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youtube-transcriber

Extract YouTube video and playlist transcripts with timestamps from browser captions.

8|1|Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#captions#youtube#transcription#transcripts#data-extraction#browser-automation#no-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MSApps-Mobile/claude-plugins --skill youtube-transcriber-msapps-mobile
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcriber
Source: https://github.com/MSApps-Mobile/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/youtube-transcriber/skills/youtube-transcriber
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MSApps-Mobile/claude-plugins --skill youtube-transcriber-msapps-mobile

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transcribe YouTube videos and playlists by extracting auto-generated captions directly from the browser — no API key, no external service, completely free. It also triggers on natural language requests like transcribe this video, get the transcript, or paste a YouTube URL.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract transcripts from YouTube videos and playlists with auto-generated or manual captions.
  • No API keys required; browser-based caption extraction.
  • Use cases include research, study notes, and quick content summaries.

Quick Start

Open a YouTube video or playlist URL and ask me to transcribe it.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcriber

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract YouTube transcripts without an API key?▼

You can extract YouTube transcripts directly in your browser without an API key by using browser automation to navigate video pages, open the transcript panel, and pull the caption text. This method works for both auto-generated and manual captions.

Can I transcribe an entire YouTube playlist at once?▼

Yes, you can transcribe entire YouTube playlists by applying the browser-based extraction process to the playlist URL. The automation navigates through the videos to extract available auto-generated or manual transcripts with timestamps.

Does browser-based YouTube transcription include timestamps?▼

Yes, browser-based YouTube transcription returns a clean transcript with timestamps when they are available. The automation extracts text directly from the video's transcript panel to preserve the timing data.

What is the best way to get YouTube video captions for research notes?▼

The best way to get YouTube captions for research is using a browser automation tool to extract the transcript directly from the video page. This approach requires no external APIs and returns clean text with timestamps for study notes.

Do I need a browser automation environment to extract YouTube transcripts?▼

Yes, you need a browser automation environment to extract YouTube transcripts without an API. The process relies on automating the browser to navigate YouTube pages, open the transcript panel, and extract the caption text.

Why are YouTube auto-generated captions not working during extraction?▼

YouTube auto-generated captions may not extract properly if the video lacks available captions or if the browser automation fails to access the transcript panel. This method only works when the video has auto-generated or manual captions enabled.

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