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youtube-transcript

Fetch YouTube video transcripts or captions using yt-dlp.

4|Updated Jan 21, 2026
Search Tags:#captions#youtube#transcription#yt-dlp#whisper#download#transcripts
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/audibleblink/skills --skill youtube-transcript-audibleblink
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/audibleblink/skills/tree/main/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/audibleblink/skills --skill youtube-transcript-audibleblink

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obtaining accurate transcripts and captions from YouTube videos can be time-consuming and error-prone when done manually, hindering content analysis, repurposing, and accessibility workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript & Caption Retrieval: Download available subtitles, captions, or full transcripts from YouTube by URL.
  • Multi-language Support: Handle transcripts in multiple languages and switch languages as needed.
  • Fallback Transcription: If subtitles are unavailable, fall back to Whisper-based transcription with user confirmation.
  • Clean Output: Produce plain-text transcripts suitable for analysis, summaries, or repurposing.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and I will fetch available transcripts or captions for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube transcripts or captions from a video URL?▼

Download YouTube transcripts by providing the video URL to fetch available subtitles or captions. The tool retrieves text transcripts directly from the video link, producing clean plain-text output for analysis or repurposing.

Can I get YouTube captions in a specific language?▼

Yes, YouTube captions support multiple languages. You can select and switch languages for the retrieved transcripts, allowing you to download subtitles in the desired language directly from the video URL.

What happens if a YouTube video has no subtitles or captions available?▼

If subtitles are unavailable, the tool falls back to Whisper-based transcription. It will request user confirmation before transcribing the video audio to generate the missing transcript.

Does this tool use yt-dlp to fetch YouTube subtitles?▼

Yes, the tool relies on yt-dlp to retrieve available subtitles and captions from YouTube videos. Yt-dlp handles the extraction process, ensuring accurate download of existing transcripts.

Are the downloaded YouTube transcripts formatted for content analysis?▼

Downloaded YouTube transcripts are output as clean plain text. This formatting makes them immediately suitable for content analysis, summarization, and accessibility workflows without requiring manual cleanup.

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