youtube-live

Capture YouTube live stream audio, transcribe with faster-whisper, and save summaries to Obsidian.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rollrat/.skills --skill youtube-live
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-live
Source: https://github.com/rollrat/.skills/tree/main/youtube-live
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rollrat/.skills --skill youtube-live

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

๐Ÿ’ก This Skill requires faster-whisper, yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of capturing audio from YouTube live streams, transcribing it using AI, and summarizing the content for later review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Capture: Continuously records audio from live YouTube streams.
  • AI Transcription: Utilizes the Whisper model for accurate speech-to-text conversion.
  • Automated Summarization: Generates concise summaries of the transcribed content.
  • Obsidian Integration: Saves summaries and transcripts directly to your Obsidian vault.
  • Use Case: Never miss key information from a live webinar or important broadcast again. Capture, transcribe, and get a summary automatically saved for easy access.

Quick Start

Start capturing a YouTube live stream by providing its URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-live

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe a YouTube live stream in real-time?โ–ผ

To transcribe a YouTube live stream in real-time, you provide the stream URL. The Skill captures the audio continuously, transcribes it using the faster-whisper model, and saves the output as a markdown file.

Does this YouTube live transcription Skill integrate with Obsidian?โ–ผ

Yes, this YouTube live transcription Skill integrates directly with Obsidian. It automatically saves the generated summarized transcripts and markdown files into your specified Obsidian vault folders.

Can I adjust the audio chunk duration for YouTube live stream transcription?โ–ผ

Yes, you can adjust the audio chunk duration for YouTube live stream transcription. The Skill provides options to configure chunk duration, model size, and the specific output folder for your markdown files.

What is needed to capture and summarize YouTube live streams automatically?โ–ผ

To capture and summarize YouTube live streams automatically, you need the faster-whisper and yt-dlp dependencies. These handle the audio extraction and speech-to-text conversion processes.

How does faster-whisper handle live stream audio chunking?โ–ผ

Faster-whisper processes live stream audio by dividing the continuous capture into manageable chunks. The Skill handles this audio chunking automatically before passing the segments to the Whisper model for transcription.