youtube-to-docs

Extracts transcripts and generates structured summaries from YouTube videos and playlists.

50|6|Updated Dec 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DoIT-Artificial-Intelligence/youtube-to-docs --skill youtube-to-docs
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-to-docs
Source: https://github.com/DoIT-Artificial-Intelligence/youtube-to-docs/tree/main/.agents/skills/youtube-to-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DoIT-Artificial-Intelligence/youtube-to-docs --skill youtube-to-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts YouTube videos into transcripts, AI-generated summaries, and media-ready artifacts to simplify documentation, searchability, and knowledge sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction from YouTube videos (auto-captions or YouTube transcripts) for downstream analysis.
  • Infographic generation and visual summaries to convey video content at a glance.
  • Audio/video summaries (TTS and video assembly) for quick consumption and distribution.
  • End-to-end processing (kitchen sink) to produce transcripts, summaries, Q&A, and final video deliverables.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL to generate a transcript, then optionally request an infographic, TTS audio, or a full kitchen-sink processing run.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-to-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a transcript from a YouTube video?

Generate structured summaries from YouTube videos by processing the extracted transcript through AI to distill core points. This simplifies knowledge sharing and searchability without manual editing.

Can I turn a YouTube playlist into structured documentation?

Create audio summaries from YouTube videos using text-to-speech to assemble quick listening versions. This converts written transcripts into TTS audio for distribution and accessibility.

What is the best way to generate infographics from a YouTube video?

Generate infographics from YouTube videos by running the visual summary option after extracting the transcript. This produces media-ready visual artifacts to convey content at a glance.

Does this support translating YouTube transcripts before exporting?

Translation is supported during transcript processing to convert YouTube content into target languages. Outputs can then be exported to workspace or cloud storage as configured.

What is a kitchen-sink processing run for YouTube videos?

A kitchen-sink run performs end-to-end processing on YouTube videos to produce transcripts, structured summaries, Q&A, and final video deliverables simultaneously. It combines all available extraction and generation options.

When should I not use automated YouTube summaries?

Avoid automated YouTube summaries when a video lacks auto-captions or transcripts, as extraction depends on existing text tracks. Visual-only content without speech may yield empty or incomplete documentation.