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Extract YouTube transcripts, metadata, comments, and search results via browser automation.

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #youtube #comments #video search #subtitle extraction #video metadata

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lava-chen/duya --skill youtube-lava-chen

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/lava-chen/duya/tree/main/packages/agent/skills/media/youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lava-chen/duya --skill youtube-lava-chen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users access YouTube video information without manually searching through videos, captions, comments, or metadata, reducing the effort required to collect and analyze media content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript Extraction: Retrieve YouTube subtitles and transcripts using reliable browser-based extraction methods.
Video Analysis Data: Collect video metadata, comments, and search results for research, summarization, and content review workflows.
Use Case: Analyze educational videos, research discussions, or media content by extracting transcripts, details, and audience feedback from YouTube videos.

Quick Start

Use the youtube skill to extract the transcript and metadata from the YouTube video you want to analyze.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract YouTube transcripts and subtitles for video analysis?▼

To extract YouTube transcripts and subtitles, the Skill uses browser automation and InnerTube API patterns to retrieve captions directly. It handles parsing limitations and missing data cases to provide reliable subtitle extraction for media research and summarization.

Can I retrieve YouTube video comments and metadata without manual browsing?▼

Yes, you can retrieve YouTube video comments and metadata without manual browsing. The Skill automates the collection of video metadata, comments, and search results, reducing the effort required to gather audience feedback and video details for content analysis.

What is the best way to search for YouTube video content and retrieve specific information?▼

The best way to search for YouTube video content and retrieve specific information is by applying the Skill to video search results. It collects and structures media content, applying to media research, video summarization, and information retrieval tasks on youtube.com.

Does YouTube video analysis work when captions or subtitles are missing?▼

YouTube video analysis handles missing captions by applying browser automation capabilities that account for parsing limitations and missing data cases. It will still retrieve available video metadata, comments, and search results even if subtitle extraction fails.

Do I need browser automation capabilities to extract YouTube video metadata and transcripts?▼

Yes, browser automation capabilities are required to extract YouTube video metadata and transcripts. The Skill relies on these capabilities alongside InnerTube API access patterns to reliably retrieve captions, metadata, comments, and search results.

What limitations should I expect when parsing YouTube video content and transcripts?▼

When parsing YouTube video content and transcripts, expect limitations related to parsing constraints and missing data cases. The Skill handles these edge cases during subtitle extraction and video metadata retrieval, but incomplete source data may affect analysis results.