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youtube-transcribe

Transcribe YouTube videos into text and store transcripts in memory.

261|119|Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#transcript#memory#youtube#transcription#whisper#video-processing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kennyzir/7deer_skills --skill youtube-transcribe-kennyzir
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcribe
Source: https://github.com/kennyzir/7deer_skills/tree/main/youtube-transcribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kennyzir/7deer_skills --skill youtube-transcribe-kennyzir

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates turning YouTube videos into searchable transcripts and organized memory notes, saving time on manual transcription and note-taking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end pipeline: parse YouTube URL, fetch metadata, download audio, convert formats, transcribe, and store results in daily memory files.
  • Robust with fallbacks: android YouTube client to bypass 403s, web fallback when needed, and error handling for common issues.
  • Memory-centric output: transcripts and summaries are saved to memory with structured metadata for quick recall.

Quick Start

Run the transcribe script with a YouTube URL to generate and store the transcript in memory.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcribe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe a YouTube video into text and save it to memory?▼

To transcribe a YouTube video into text and save it to memory, the Skill parses the URL, fetches metadata, downloads audio, transcribes it, and stores the transcript in structured daily memory files for quick recall.

What dependencies do I need to install for automated YouTube video transcription?▼

For automated YouTube video transcription, you need yt-dlp, ffmpeg, and the whisper CLI available on your system PATH to download audio, convert formats, and generate text transcripts.

Why does my YouTube video transcription fail with a 403 error?▼

YouTube video transcription may fail with a 403 error due to access restrictions, but the pipeline includes fallback handling using android and web YouTube clients to bypass these common issues.

Can I use Whisper to transcribe long-form podcasts and lectures from YouTube?▼

Yes, you can use Whisper to transcribe long-form podcasts, tutorials, and lectures from YouTube into searchable transcripts and quotes, which are then saved as organized memory notes for later recall.

What is the best way to generate searchable transcripts and memory notes from YouTube videos?▼

The best way to generate searchable transcripts and memory notes from YouTube videos is using an end-to-end pipeline that fetches metadata, downloads audio, transcribes with Whisper, and stores structured results in memory.

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