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youtube-summarizer

Extracts YouTube transcripts and generates summaries from video URLs.

1|Updated Jun 17, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#youtube#transcription#information extraction#video analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ayushi1245/youtube_video_summarizer --skill youtube-summarizer-ayushi1245
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/Ayushi1245/youtube_video_summarizer/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ayushi1245/youtube_video_summarizer --skill youtube-summarizer-ayushi1245

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-api, yt-dlp, langchain, langchain-groq, python-dotenv, tiktoken, imageio-ffmpeg, pydub, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of summarizing YouTube videos and extracting transcripts, enabling users to quickly understand the content without watching the entire video.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Summarization: Automatically generate summaries of YouTube video content.
  • Transcript Extraction: Extract and format transcripts from videos, including timestamps.
  • Use Case: If you have a video on YouTube that you want to understand without watching, use this Skill to get a summary and transcript in your preferred format.

Quick Start

Use the 'youtube-summarizer' skill to generate a summary of a YouTube video by pasting its URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-summarizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video and extract its transcript?▼

To summarize a YouTube video and extract its transcript, paste the video URL into the summarizer. It uses the YouTube Transcription API and a language model to generate summaries and format transcripts with timestamps.

Do I need a Groq API key to generate YouTube video summaries?▼

Yes, you need a Groq API key configured in your environment variables to generate YouTube video summaries. The Skill relies on langchain-groq to process the extracted transcript and produce the final text output.

Can I extract timestamps from a YouTube video transcript?▼

Yes, you can extract timestamps from a YouTube video transcript. The Skill formats the extracted transcription data to include timestamps, enabling easier navigation and accessibility for content analysis.

Does this tool work with videos that do not have official YouTube transcripts?▼

Yes, the tool works with videos lacking official transcripts by utilizing yt-dlp. This allows it to download and process audio or subtitle data when the standard YouTube Transcription API returns no results.

What is the best way to analyze long YouTube videos for information retrieval?▼

The best way to analyze long YouTube videos for information retrieval is using an AI summarizer. It processes the video transcription using tiktoken for token management and langchain to condense the content into a readable summary.

Why does the YouTube transcription fail to extract content from some videos?▼

YouTube transcription extraction fails when videos lack subtitles or if access is restricted. The tool relies on the YouTube Transcription API and yt-dlp, so private videos or those without audio tracks will produce no transcript to summarize.

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