youtube-transcript

Fetch YouTube video transcripts from a URL or video ID.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/saajunaid/junai --skill youtube-transcript-saajunaid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/saajunaid/junai/tree/main/.github/skills/media/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saajunaid/junai --skill youtube-transcript-saajunaid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Download transcripts from YouTube videos when a user provides a YouTube URL or video ID, enabling quick access to captions or full transcripts for content creation, research, or accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Download manual or auto-generated subtitles from YouTube.
  • Generate plain-text transcripts for quick reading, search indexing, or repurposing content.
  • Use Case: Content creators can extract transcripts to repurpose into blog posts, summaries, or scripts.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to fetch the transcript for a YouTube video using its URL or ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

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

To download a YouTube transcript, provide the video URL or ID. The tool fetches and extracts subtitles automatically, delivering plain-text captions suitable for reading, research, or repurposing content.

Can I extract auto-generated YouTube subtitles as plain text?

Yes, you can extract auto-generated YouTube subtitles. The tool retrieves both manual and auto-generated captions, converting them into plain-text transcripts for quick reading or search indexing.

Does this tool use Whisper to transcribe YouTube videos?

This tool uses yt-dlp for transcript retrieval, applying Whisper-based transcription only as an optional last resort when standard subtitle extraction fails.

What is the best way to get YouTube captions for content repurposing?

The best way to get YouTube captions for repurposing is extracting the video transcript. This provides a plain-text format that can be easily converted into blog posts, summaries, or scripts.

Do I need any dependencies to fetch subtitles from YouTube?

No external dependencies are required to fetch subtitles. The tool orchestrates a self-contained end-to-end workflow to extract transcripts directly from a provided YouTube video URL or ID.