youtube-transcript

Name: youtube-transcript
Availability: InStock
Author: Marc

Fetch YouTube video transcripts by URL and return plain text.

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #transcript #research #accessibility #video #youtube

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/marcmontecalvo/waywarden --skill youtube-transcript-marcmontecalvo

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/marcmontecalvo/waywarden/tree/main/.waywarden/skills/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcmontecalvo/waywarden --skill youtube-transcript-marcmontecalvo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you quickly obtain transcripts from YouTube videos, reducing manual transcription time and enabling rapid content analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

On-demand transcripts: Retrieve transcripts for YouTube videos by URL or ID.
Research-ready text: Provides clean, readable transcript text suitable for notes, summaries, and analysis.
Use Case: Create a searchable archive of lecture videos by exporting transcripts for keyword spotting and topic modeling.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube video URL to fetch its transcript and receive the plain-text output.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video without watching it?▼

To get a YouTube video transcript without watching, provide the video URL to retrieve plain text output. This fetches the transcript directly, enabling quick content analysis and research without manual transcription.

Can I use YouTube transcripts for keyword spotting and topic modeling?▼

Yes, you can use YouTube transcripts for keyword spotting and topic modeling. The skill provides clean, readable text output suitable for building searchable archives of lecture videos and performing rapid content analysis.

What is the best way to extract text from a YouTube video for accessibility workflows?▼

The best way to extract text for accessibility workflows is to fetch the YouTube video transcript by URL. This provides plain transcript text directly, reducing manual transcription time and supporting accessibility requirements.

Do I need any special dependencies to fetch YouTube transcripts?▼

No special dependencies are required to fetch YouTube transcripts. The skill implements a lightweight wrapper that accepts a video URL or ID and returns plain transcript text with basic error handling.

Why does my YouTube transcript output contain basic error handling instead of full text?▼

YouTube transcript output includes basic error handling to keep the scope narrow and manage fetch failures gracefully. This lightweight approach ensures you receive clean plain text when available or a basic error notification when unavailable.