youtube-fetch

Fetch YouTube video metadata and cleaned transcripts for single or batch URLs.

90|16|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WingedGuardian/GENesis-AGI --skill youtube-fetch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-fetch
Source: https://github.com/WingedGuardian/GENesis-AGI/tree/main/.claude/skills/youtube-fetch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WingedGuardian/GENesis-AGI --skill youtube-fetch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill retrieves YouTube video metadata and transcripts to assist content discovery, summarization, and analysis when users share YouTube URLs or process multiple links in batch. It explicitly excludes non-YouTube platforms and local or audio-only sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metadata Retrieval: Fetches title, uploader, description, and basic video info for individual videos.
  • Transcript Access: Retrieves auto-generated transcripts for English videos and provides cleaned text suitable for downstream tasks.
  • Batch Processing: Handles multiple YouTube URLs in a single run for aggregated analysis or comparison.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and ask to fetch its metadata and transcript to load into your working context.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-fetch

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch YouTube video transcripts and metadata for multiple URLs?

You can fetch YouTube video transcripts and metadata by providing URLs for batch processing. The skill retrieves the title, uploader, description, and cleaned transcripts for multiple videos in a single run to support aggregated analysis.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to retrieve YouTube transcripts?

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed to retrieve YouTube transcripts. The skill requires this dependency to access video metadata and retrieve auto-generated transcripts suitable for downstream tasks.

Can I extract YouTube video descriptions and uploader info for content analysis?

Yes, you can extract YouTube video descriptions and uploader info for content analysis. The skill fetches standard outputs including the title, uploader, and description to assist with content discovery and summarization.

What is the best way to get cleaned YouTube transcripts for downstream processing?

The best way to get cleaned YouTube transcripts is using a batch processing skill that retrieves auto-generated text for English videos. It provides cleaned text suitable for downstream tasks like summarization and comparison.

Does this YouTube metadata fetcher work with local or audio-only files?

No, this YouTube metadata fetcher does not work with local or audio-only files. It explicitly excludes non-YouTube platforms and only processes single-video shares or multiple YouTube URLs.

Why use yt-dlp for YouTube video analysis instead of other extraction methods?

Using yt-dlp for YouTube video analysis provides reliable access to video metadata and auto-generated transcripts. It supports batch processing of multiple URLs to deliver cleaned text for aggregated content comparison.