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youtube-summarizer

Fetch YouTube transcripts and generate structured summaries with yt-dlp.

2|Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#video#youtube#yt-dlp#content analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhuangbiaowei/smart_bot --skill youtube-summarizer-zhuangbiaowei
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/zhuangbiaowei/smart_bot/tree/main/skills/youtube-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhuangbiaowei/smart_bot --skill youtube-summarizer-zhuangbiaowei

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of fetching transcripts from YouTube videos, generating structured summaries, and delivering full transcripts, bypassing common issues like cloud IP blocks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic URL Detection: Recognizes YouTube URLs in messages.
  • Structured Summaries: Provides main thesis, key insights, and takeaways.
  • Full Transcripts: Generates downloadable text files of complete video content.
  • Platform-Aware Delivery: Sends files to Telegram or provides text-only output elsewhere.
  • Cloud-Friendly: Works from VPS/cloud IPs where tools like yt-dlp might fail.

Quick Start

Share a YouTube URL in the chat.

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 summary of a YouTube video from its URL?▼

To get a YouTube video summary, share the video URL in chat. The tool fetches the transcript and generates a structured summary containing the main thesis, key insights, and takeaways automatically.

Can I extract YouTube transcripts from a cloud server or VPS?▼

Yes, you can extract YouTube transcripts from a cloud server. It uses an MCP server for cloud compatibility to bypass common IP blocks, ensuring successful video transcript processing even from VPS environments.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to fetch video transcripts and summaries?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed to fetch video transcripts. The tool requires yt-dlp to be installed and accessible in your system's PATH to extract video metadata and process YouTube transcripts successfully.

How are full video transcripts delivered when using Telegram?▼

Full video transcripts are delivered as downloadable text files on Telegram. This platform-aware delivery ensures you receive complete video content directly in chat, while other platforms receive text-only output.

Why does yt-dlp fail to fetch YouTube transcripts on cloud IPs?▼

yt-dlp often fails on cloud IPs because YouTube blocks data center IP ranges. This tool bypasses these common cloud IP blocks by using an MCP server, allowing reliable transcript fetching from VPS environments.

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