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youtube-transcribe-skill

Extract YouTube video subtitles and save them as a local text file.

1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#subtitles#youtube#yt-dlp#transcripts#browser-automation#text-extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devkeni/Skills --skill youtube-transcribe-skill-devkeni
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcribe-skill
Source: https://github.com/devkeni/Skills/tree/main/media-creative/youtube-transcribe-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devkeni/Skills --skill youtube-transcribe-skill-devkeni

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users extract subtitles from YouTube videos and save them as local transcripts, removing manual transcription effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated subtitle extraction: Retrieve auto-subtitle or manual subtitles for a given YouTube URL.
  • Multi-language support: Download subtitles in multiple languages (e.g., en, zh) when available.
  • Fallback workflow: If CLI tools are unavailable, employs browser automation to extract transcripts, ensuring an end-to-end process.
  • Use Case: Content creators who need transcripts for video SEO, captioning, or repurposing.

Quick Start

Run the YouTube URL through the skill to extract subtitles and save them as a local text file named after the video title.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcribe-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract subtitles from a YouTube video URL and save them locally?▼

To extract subtitles from a YouTube video URL, the Skill uses yt-dlp for fast CLI text extraction, falling back to browser automation if CLI is unavailable. It outputs a local transcript text file named after the video title.

Can I download YouTube transcripts in multiple languages like English and Chinese?▼

Yes, you can download YouTube transcripts in multiple languages. The Skill retrieves available auto-subtitles or manual subtitles, allowing multi-language extraction such as English and Chinese when provided by the video.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to download YouTube subtitles, or is there a fallback?▼

You do not strictly need yt-dlp installed to download YouTube subtitles. The Skill attempts fast CLI extraction using yt-dlp with cookies-from-browser, but employs browser automation as a fallback when CLI tools are unavailable.

What is the best way to get text transcripts from YouTube videos for content repurposing?▼

The best way to get text transcripts from YouTube videos for content repurposing is using an automated subtitle extraction tool. It pulls available subtitles directly from the video URL and saves them as a structured local text file.

Why does my YouTube subtitle extraction fail when using CLI tools?▼

YouTube subtitle extraction via CLI tools like yt-dlp can fail due to missing authentication or unavailable dependencies. This Skill mitigates the issue using cookies-from-browser for access and automatically falls back to browser automation.

Does browser automation work for extracting YouTube transcripts when CLI is unavailable?▼

Yes, browser automation works for extracting YouTube transcripts when CLI is unavailable. The Skill implements a fallback workflow that drives the browser to retrieve subtitles, ensuring an end-to-end extraction process.

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