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youtube-summarizer

Fetch YouTube transcripts and generate structured summaries with metadata.

390|93|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#video#youtube#knowledge-management#telegram
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BrianRWagner/ai-marketing-claude-code-skills --skill youtube-summarizer-brianrwagner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/BrianRWagner/ai-marketing-claude-code-skills/tree/main/youtube-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BrianRWagner/ai-marketing-claude-code-skills --skill youtube-summarizer-brianrwagner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically fetch transcripts from YouTube videos, generate structured summaries (thesis, insights, takeaway), and deliver full transcripts to messaging platforms, including video metadata for context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic transcript extraction: Detects YouTube URLs, fetches transcripts in requested language with English fallback, and handles missing captions gracefully.
  • Structured summaries: Produces a consistent format (thesis, 3-5 insights, takeaway) suitable for quick scanning and sharing.
  • Delivery & storage: Sends summaries to messaging platforms and saves the full transcript to a timestamped file for archival and search.
  • Use Case: Teams performing rapid content analysis, research, or competitive intelligence from long-form video content.

Quick Start

Drop a YouTube URL to generate a structured summary and download the full transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-summarizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured summary from a YouTube video transcript?▼

To generate a YouTube video transcript summary, drop a YouTube URL into the Skill. It fetches the transcript, extracts video metadata, and produces a structured summary containing the thesis, three to five insights, and a final takeaway.

Can I export and save full YouTube video transcripts to a file?▼

Yes, you can export and save full YouTube video transcripts. The Skill automatically saves the complete transcript to a timestamped file for long-term archival and search, while delivering concise summaries to messaging platforms.

Do I need Node.js to fetch YouTube transcripts and extract video insights?▼

Yes, fetching YouTube transcripts requires a Node.js runtime and the MCP YouTube Transcript server. You must also configure a workflow to save the timestamped files and deliver the generated structured summaries.

What happens if a YouTube video lacks captions for transcript extraction?▼

When a YouTube video lacks captions, the transcript extraction handles the missing captions gracefully. It also attempts to fetch the transcript in your requested language and automatically falls back to English if needed.

How does YouTube video summarization work for team research and content planning?▼

YouTube video summarization for team research automatically extracts transcripts to deliver structured summaries with metadata. This enables rapid content analysis, competitive intelligence, and knowledge capture from long-form video content.

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