youtube

Search YouTube videos, retrieve metadata, and extract transcripts via the Data API v3.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #summarization #content discovery #youtube #tutorials #video search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/knsiuss/orion --skill youtube-knsiuss

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/knsiuss/orion/tree/main/workspace/skills/youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knsiuss/orion --skill youtube-knsiuss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly find relevant YouTube videos, understand their content, and extract information for further use, streamlining research and content discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

Video Search: Find YouTube videos based on a given query.
Video Information: Retrieve details like title, channel, view count, and duration for specific videos.
Transcript Retrieval: Access video transcripts for summarization or analysis.
Use Case: A user needs to find tutorials on a new programming concept. They can ask the Skill to search for "introduction to Rust programming" and then request a summary of the top video's transcript.

Quick Start

Find YouTube videos about 'LLM fine-tuning'.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video for summarization?▼

To get a YouTube video transcript for summarization, this Skill searches for videos using the YouTube Data API v3 and retrieves transcripts through external parsing tools. You can then use the extracted text for analysis and summaries.

Can I retrieve video statistics like view count and duration from YouTube?▼

Yes, you can retrieve video statistics like view count and duration. The Skill fetches comprehensive video metadata, including channel details and content statistics, directly through the YouTube Data API v3.

What is the best way to search YouTube for tutorials and explainer videos?▼

The best way to search YouTube for tutorials and explainer videos is to provide a specific query to this Skill. It uses the YouTube Data API v3 to discover relevant content and returns details like titles and view counts.

Do I need a YouTube API key to search videos and extract transcripts?▼

You need access to the YouTube Data API v3 for the Skill to search videos and retrieve metadata. Transcript extraction is handled by external parsing tools, so no specific transcript API is required for that part.

Does YouTube transcript retrieval work for videos without subtitles?▼

YouTube transcript retrieval relies on external parsing tools to extract existing captions or transcripts. If a video lacks automatically generated or manual subtitles, the parsing mechanism may not return any transcript text.