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youtube-summarizer

Summarize YouTube video transcripts into structured insights with metadata.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#youtube#transcription#knowledge capture#content research#telegram#video metadata
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/redbananastudios/ai-library --skill youtube-summarizer-redbananastudios
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/redbananastudios/ai-library/tree/main/generated/claude/skills/youtube-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/redbananastudios/ai-library --skill youtube-summarizer-redbananastudios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Summarizes YouTube video content without requiring users to manually copy transcripts, reformat notes, or lose video metadata like title and publish date.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction from YouTube URLs: Detects YouTube links (watch, youtu.be, shorts) and fetches transcripts via an MCP YouTube Transcript server.
  • Structured summaries: Produces consistent outputs (thesis, key insights, notable points, takeaway) in quick, standard, or deep modes.
  • Metadata + transcript delivery: Includes video metadata and saves the full transcript to a timestamped file, with optional messaging-platform delivery (e.g., Telegram).
  • Use case: Analyze competitor videos by dropping multiple URLs to build a searchable archive of transcripts and repeatable insight summaries.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to summarize this YouTube video in standard mode: youtube-summarizer <URL>

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-summarizer

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

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

To get a structured summary from a YouTube video transcript, you provide the video URL to extract the video ID and fetch subtitles, returning a formatted summary with the thesis, key insights, and a practical takeaway.

Can I extract transcripts from YouTube Shorts and youtu.be links?▼

Yes, you can extract transcripts from YouTube Shorts and youtu.be links. The tool detects various YouTube link formats, extracts the video ID, and fetches the available subtitles with language fallback support.

What is the best way to analyze competitor YouTube videos for content research?▼

The best way to analyze competitor YouTube videos is to process multiple shared URLs to build a searchable archive of timestamped transcript files and generate repeatable insight summaries for competitive intelligence.

Does the YouTube summarizer support different levels of depth for content summaries?▼

Yes, the YouTube summarizer supports different levels of depth for content summaries. You can request quick, standard, or deep modes to control the comprehensiveness of the thesis, key insights, notable points, and takeaway.

How do I send YouTube video summaries and metadata to Telegram?▼

To send YouTube video summaries and metadata to Telegram, you use the optional messaging-platform delivery feature after the tool fetches the transcript and generates the structured summary.

What should I do if a YouTube transcript is not available in my preferred language?▼

If a YouTube transcript is not available in your preferred language, the tool applies a language fallback mechanism to fetch available subtitles, extract the video ID, and still deliver the structured summary and metadata.

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