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youtube-summarizer

Fetch YouTube transcripts and generate structured summaries for messaging platforms.

Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#youtube#multilingual#transcripts#telegram
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lutra23/content-workflow --skill youtube-summarizer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/Lutra23/content-workflow/tree/main/skills/youtube-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lutra23/content-workflow --skill youtube-summarizer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the retrieval of YouTube transcripts, generates structured video summaries, and delivers the results to messaging platforms, saving time and ensuring consistent outputs across channels.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript retrieval: fetches YouTube transcripts from standard URLs, shorts, or direct IDs.
  • Structured summaries: produces a consistent, readable summary with a main thesis, key insights, and takeaways.
  • Transcript delivery: saves and/or sends the full transcript to Telegram or other chat contexts, with language fallback support.
  • Multi-language support: adapts summaries to available transcript language, with English as default fallback.

Quick Start

Share a YouTube URL in chat to trigger automatic transcript extraction, summarization, and delivery of the transcript to your messaging platform.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-summarizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get YouTube video transcripts automatically in Telegram?▼

To get YouTube transcripts automatically in Telegram, share a YouTube URL in chat to trigger extraction, summarization, and delivery. The system fetches the transcript, generates structured insights, and sends the full text directly to your messaging platform.

Can I summarize YouTube Shorts URLs or just standard video links?▼

You can summarize YouTube Shorts URLs, standard video links, and direct video IDs. The transcript retrieval process detects any valid YouTube URL format, fetches the available transcript, and generates a structured summary regardless of the specific link type used.

Does YouTube transcript summarization support multi-language videos?▼

YouTube transcript summarization supports multi-language videos by adapting to the available transcript language. If a transcript is unavailable in the detected language, the system uses English as a default fallback to ensure summary generation proceeds without interruption.

Do I need Node.js to extract YouTube transcripts and generate summaries?▼

You need Node.js 18+ to extract YouTube transcripts and generate summaries. The runtime also requires the MCP YouTube Transcript server and Clawdbot to automate URL detection, fetch transcripts, and deliver structured summaries to your configured messaging channels.

What structure do automated YouTube video summaries follow?▼

Automated YouTube video summaries follow a structured format containing a main thesis, key insights, and takeaways. This consistent structure ensures readable outputs that distill the core arguments and actionable points from the fetched transcript.

What happens if a YouTube transcript is not available in my language?▼

If a YouTube transcript is not available in your language, the system falls back to English. This multi-language support mechanism ensures you still receive a structured summary and the downloadable full transcript even when native language extraction fails.

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