youtube-transcript

Extract transcripts by running the fetch-transcript script with a YouTube URL. The script uses yt-dlp to pull captions and outputs a structured Markdown file with timestamps to a local transcripts/ folder, making content searchable and organized.

Yes, the extraction script supports both manual captions and auto-generated captions from YouTube videos. It converts either caption type into timestamped Markdown with metadata for research and content analysis.

You need yt-dlp installed to fetch captions and Node.js to run the extraction script. The script then outputs timestamped Markdown transcript files organized in a transcripts/ folder for searchability.

Run the extraction script on multiple YouTube URLs to generate timestamped Markdown transcripts. Each file includes metadata and timestamps, enabling you to create a searchable knowledge base for research, interviews, or content analysis.

Extracted transcripts are saved as structured Markdown files with metadata and timestamped segments. This format enables easy navigation, searchability, and integration into knowledge bases or documentation systems.

Yes, extracting YouTube transcripts into timestamped Markdown files supports interview preparation and content analysis. The structured, searchable format lets you reference specific moments and build organized transcript libraries.