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youtube-summarizer

Fetch YouTube transcripts and generate STAR + R-I-S-E structured summaries with metadata.

65|11|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#youtube#structured-output#video-analysis#education-research#language-selection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ericgandrade/claude-superskills --skill youtube-summarizer-ericgandrade
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/ericgandrade/claude-superskills/tree/main/skills/youtube-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ericgandrade/claude-superskills --skill youtube-summarizer-ericgandrade

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-api, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the extraction of transcripts from YouTube videos and delivers verbose, structured summaries to support research, documentation, and content analysis tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction: Retrieve YouTube transcripts in preferred languages with fallback to English.
  • Comprehensive summaries: Produce detailed STAR + R-I-S-E structured outputs with executive synthesis, topic breakdown, and actionable insights.
  • Metadata & formats: Include video metadata (title, channel, duration, URL) and offer multiple save formats (summary only, summary + transcript, transcript only).

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL or video ID to initialize the transcript extraction and summarization workflow.

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 transcript for research?▼

To summarize a YouTube video, provide the URL or video ID to fetch the transcript and generate a structured output featuring executive synthesis, topic breakdown, and actionable insights. This automates extraction and analysis for documentation tasks.

What is the STAR + R-I-S-E structured summary format?▼

The STAR + R-I-S-E structured summary is a comprehensive output format that provides an executive synthesis, topic-by-topic analysis, key insights, and actionable takeaways from video transcripts. It organizes YouTube content into structured research documentation.

Can I extract YouTube transcripts in languages other than English?▼

Yes, you can extract YouTube transcripts in preferred languages with an automatic fallback to English. The transcript retrieval process validates the video URL format and fetches available language tracks to support multilingual research.

Does youtube-transcript-api work for downloading video metadata and transcripts?▼

Yes, youtube-transcript-api fetches available transcripts, while the workflow extracts video metadata including title, channel, duration, and URL. You can save the output as summary only, summary with transcript, or transcript only.

What are the limitations of automated YouTube video summarization?▼

Automated YouTube video summarization depends entirely on the availability of an existing transcript for the requested video and language. Videos without accessible captions or transcripts cannot be processed by the extraction workflow.

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