youtube-transcript

Name: youtube-transcript
Availability: InStock
Author: samuerio

Fetch YouTube captions and convert timestamped captions into continuous Chinese transcripts.

Updated Jul 10, 2022

Search Tags:#transcript #html #youtube #chinese #verbatim #filecoin-pin

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/samuerio/.dotfiles --skill youtube-transcript-samuerio

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This capability solves the need to convert YouTube timestamped captions into a faithful, non-summarized Chinese transcript that is easy to read, review, and archive.

Core Features & Use Cases

Convert timestamped YouTube captions into a continuous Chinese transcript while preserving every point, example, and nuance.
Remove timestamp markers from the final output for clean reading, while maintaining original order.
Optionally render the transcript as HTML for sharing and publish via Filecoin-pin when explicitly requested.
Input accepts a YouTube video ID or a full URL and uses youtube-transcript-plus to fetch captions.

Quick Start

Run transcript.js with a YouTube video ID or URL to generate the continuous Chinese transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert YouTube captions to a continuous Chinese transcript?▼

To convert YouTube captions to a Chinese transcript, provide a YouTube video ID or full URL. The tool fetches timestamped captions and transforms them into a faithful, non-summarized continuous text without timestamp markers.

Can I get a readable Chinese transcript from a YouTube video without timestamps?▼

Yes, you can generate a readable Chinese transcript without timestamps. The process removes timestamp markers from the original captions while preserving the exact order, nuances, and every point made in the video.

Do I need a Node.js environment to extract Chinese transcripts from YouTube?▼

Yes, extracting Chinese transcripts requires a Node.js environment and the youtube-transcript-plus library. These dependencies are necessary to fetch the video captions and process them into a continuous text format.

How do I export a YouTube transcript as an HTML file for sharing?▼

You can export a YouTube transcript as an HTML file by explicitly requesting HTML rendering during generation. This formats the continuous Chinese transcript into a shareable web page layout.

What is the best way to archive and pin a YouTube transcript on Filecoin?▼

To archive a YouTube transcript on Filecoin, request the Filecoin-pin option alongside the transcript generation. This pins the output, which can include optional HTML rendering, to the decentralized storage network for permanent sharing.

Does the youtube-transcript tool summarize the video content?▼

No, the youtube-transcript tool does not summarize content. It produces a faithful, verbatim continuous Chinese transcript that preserves every point, example, and nuance from the original YouTube captions.