youtube-transcript

Fetch YouTube video transcripts with timestamps for analysis.

36|Updated Jan 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cagdotin/agents --skill youtube-transcript-cagdotin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/cagdotin/agents/tree/main/skills/tools/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cagdotin/agents --skill youtube-transcript-cagdotin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-plus.

What problem does it solve?

This skill fetches transcripts from YouTube videos to enable rapid summarization and content analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve transcripts for videos with captions (auto-generated or manual)
  • Output timestamped lines suitable for indexing and review
  • Accepts both video IDs and full URLs to fetch transcripts in a single run

Quick Start

Run transcript.ts with a YouTube video ID or URL to print the transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

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

To extract a YouTube transcript, you provide the full video URL or video ID to the Skill. It fetches and formats the caption data, returning timestamped lines suitable for indexing and review.

Can I get transcripts for YouTube videos with auto-generated captions?

Yes, you can get YouTube transcripts for videos with auto-generated captions. The retrieval process handles both auto-generated and manual transcripts for quick extraction and analysis.

Does this YouTube transcript extraction method include timestamps?

Yes, YouTube transcript extraction includes timestamps. The output provides timestamped lines that are suitable for indexing, reviewing, and analyzing the video content structure.

What is the best way to fetch YouTube transcripts for summarization?

The best way to fetch YouTube transcripts for summarization is using a data-extraction tool that accepts video IDs or URLs to retrieve formatted caption text in a single run.

Do I need a specific video ID to retrieve a YouTube transcript?

No, you do not need only a specific video ID to retrieve a YouTube transcript. The fetcher accepts both full YouTube URLs and video IDs to extract the transcript data quickly.