youtube-search

Search YouTube videos and channels and fetch transcripts via TranscriptAPI.

497|54|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-search-zeropointrepo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-search
Source: https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/tree/main/clawhub/youtube-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-search-zeropointrepo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find relevant videos and channels on YouTube, and even search within specific channels, saving you time scrolling through search results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global Video Search: Find videos on any topic across all of YouTube.
  • Channel Search: Discover specific YouTube channels.
  • In-Channel Search: Narrow down your search to videos within a particular channel.
  • Transcript Fetching: Get transcripts for found videos.
  • Use Case: You need to find tutorials on "advanced Python techniques" and want to see results only from the "Corey Schafer" channel. This Skill can perform that targeted search.

Quick Start

Search YouTube for videos about machine learning.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for YouTube videos within a specific channel?

You can search within a specific channel by providing the channel name along with your search query. This narrows down the global video search to only return matching videos uploaded by that particular creator.

Can I fetch video transcripts from YouTube search results?

Yes, you can fetch video transcripts directly from your search results. The Skill integrates with TranscriptAPI to retrieve and extract the text transcripts for the YouTube videos you discover.

How do I find YouTube channels on a specific topic?

You can discover YouTube channels on a specific topic by using the channel search feature. This returns relevant channels matching your query rather than individual videos, helping you locate creators in that subject area.

Does finding YouTube videos require a specific runtime environment?

Running this YouTube video search Skill requires Node.js as a dependency. You must have the Node environment installed and properly configured to execute the search scripts and fetch transcripts.

What is the best way to discover niche tutorial videos on YouTube?

The best way to discover niche tutorials is to run a global video search for your topic, then narrow the results by performing an in-channel search on relevant creators. This filters out broad content to find specific instructional videos.

Are there limitations when fetching YouTube transcripts?

Transcript fetching relies on the TranscriptAPI, meaning you are limited to videos that actually have transcripts or captions available. If a video lacks captioning, the API cannot generate a transcript for it.