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youtube-ingest

Transcribe YouTube videos and playlists into markdown files using Gemini Flash and yt-dlp.

24|6|Updated Nov 15, 2025
Search Tags:#video#youtube#transcription#yt-dlp#gemini#playlist
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack --skill youtube-ingest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-ingest
Source: https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack/tree/main/public/skills/youtube-ingest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack --skill youtube-ingest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of transcribing YouTube videos and entire playlists, making video content searchable and extractable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Transcription: Converts spoken audio from YouTube videos into text.
  • Playlist Processing: Transcribes multiple videos from a single YouTube playlist.
  • Use Case: Quickly create searchable transcripts for a series of online lectures or interviews hosted on YouTube, building a knowledge base from video content.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-ingest skill to transcribe the YouTube video at the provided URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-ingest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe a YouTube playlist into text files?▼

You can transcribe a YouTube playlist by providing the URL for batch processing. The Skill extracts audio from each video and outputs searchable markdown transcripts.

Do I need a Gemini API key to transcribe YouTube videos?▼

Yes, a Gemini API key is required to transcribe YouTube videos. The Skill uses Gemini Flash to process extracted audio and generate the text transcription.

Can I limit the number of videos processed from a YouTube playlist?▼

Yes, you can limit the number of videos processed from a YouTube playlist. The Skill supports optional limits during batch processing to control transcription volume.

Does YouTube video transcription work with yt-dlp?▼

Yes, YouTube video transcription works with yt-dlp. The Skill uses yt-dlp to extract audio from videos before sending it to Gemini Flash for transcription into markdown.

What is the best way to make YouTube video content searchable?▼

The best way to make YouTube video content searchable is transcribing the audio into markdown files. This Skill automates that process, converting video and playlist content into text.

What format are YouTube transcripts saved in?▼

YouTube transcripts are saved as markdown files. This format allows you to easily search and extract the transcribed content from single videos or entire playlists.

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