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youtube-single-to-obsidian

Extract YouTube subtitles, generate a Korean summary, and save it to an Obsidian vault.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#note-taking#ai#youtube#transcription#obsidian
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rollrat/.skills --skill youtube-single-to-obsidian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-single-to-obsidian
Source: https://github.com/rollrat/.skills/tree/main/youtube-single-to-obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rollrat/.skills --skill youtube-single-to-obsidian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of summarizing YouTube videos by extracting their subtitles, generating a Korean summary, and saving it directly into your Obsidian vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Subtitle Extraction: Downloads subtitles for a given YouTube video.
  • AI-Powered Summarization: Uses an AI model to create a concise Korean summary of the video content.
  • Obsidian Integration: Saves the summary as a Markdown file in a specified location within your Obsidian vault.
  • Customizable Options: Allows specifying subtitle language, AI model, and output folder.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-single-to-obsidian skill to summarize the YouTube video at the provided URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-single-to-obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video and save it to Obsidian?▼

To summarize a YouTube video and save it to Obsidian, this Skill extracts subtitles from the video, generates a Korean AI summary, and saves the output as a Markdown file directly into your specified Obsidian vault folder.

Can I extract YouTube subtitles in a specific language for note-taking?▼

Yes, you can extract YouTube subtitles in a specific language for note-taking. This Skill supports custom subtitle languages, allowing the AI agent to process the extracted transcripts in your preferred language before generating the summary.

Does this YouTube summarization tool support custom AI models?▼

Yes, this YouTube summarization tool supports custom AI models. You can specify which AI model the agent uses to process the extracted subtitles and generate the Korean summary for your Obsidian vault.

What is the best way to automate YouTube transcription into an Obsidian vault?▼

The best way to automate YouTube transcription into an Obsidian vault is using this Skill, which handles subtitle extraction, AI summarization, and Markdown file naming conventions automatically. It manages date/time and encoding robustly.

Why does YouTube subtitle extraction fail for some videos?▼

YouTube subtitle extraction fails when a video lacks available subtitles or encounters encoding issues. This Skill implements robust handling for date/time and file naming conventions, but extraction still depends on the source video having accessible subtitle tracks.

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