youtube-monitor

Monitor YouTube channels for new uploads and fetch transcripts.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#monitoring #youtube #content ingestion #transcripts #video analysis #cli tool

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/danzakon/dan-life --skill youtube-monitor

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-monitor
Source: https://github.com/danzakon/dan-life/tree/main/skills/youtube-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danzakon/dan-life --skill youtube-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of discovering new content from your favorite YouTube channels, saving you the time and effort of manually checking for updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Channel Monitoring: Regularly checks a predefined list of YouTube channels for new video uploads.
Content Surfacing: Presents new videos for review, allowing you to decide which ones to process further.
Transcript Fetching: Downloads full transcripts and thumbnails for approved videos.
Direct URL Processing: Can fetch transcripts for specific YouTube video URLs provided directly.
Watch Later Mining: Processes videos from your YouTube Watch Later list.
Clip Extraction: Extracts specific segments from videos for social media or other uses.
Use Case: Automatically get notified about new videos from tech reviewers you follow, and have transcripts ready for analysis or content creation.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-monitor skill to check for new videos from your approved YouTube channels.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-monitor

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically monitor YouTube channels for new video uploads?▼

To monitor YouTube channels, the Skill checks a predefined list of channels for new uploads and surfaces them for your review. This automates discovery and saves you from manually checking for updates.

Can I fetch video transcripts directly from a YouTube URL?▼

Yes, you can fetch video transcripts directly from a YouTube URL. The Skill supports direct URL processing to download full transcripts and thumbnails for approved videos.

What is the best way to extract video clips from my YouTube Watch Later list?▼

To extract clips from a Watch Later list, use a tool that supports watch later mining and clip extraction. You can process saved videos and extract specific segments for social media or other uses.

Do I need ytquery installed to download YouTube transcripts?▼

Yes, you need ytquery installed and accessible in your PATH to download YouTube transcripts. The Skill requires the ytquery CLI tool to perform channel monitoring, direct URL processing, and clip extraction.

How does content ingestion work for new YouTube video uploads?▼

Content ingestion for new uploads works by checking specified channels, presenting new videos for approval, and fetching full transcripts and thumbnails for the approved content. This process automates content discovery and preparation.

Can I get notified about new videos from specific YouTube channels for content analysis?▼

Yes, you can get notified about new videos from specific channels for content analysis. The Skill checks your approved channels and fetches transcripts, making them ready for analysis or content creation.