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youtube-transcript

Fetch and aggregate YouTube video transcripts with language fallbacks.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#captions#youtube#transcription#video-analysis#youtube-transcript-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/silvio-l/copilot-skills --skill youtube-transcript-silvio-l
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/silvio-l/copilot-skills/tree/main/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/silvio-l/copilot-skills --skill youtube-transcript-silvio-l

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual work of obtaining and preparing YouTube captions so you can quickly analyze, summarize, or extract information from a video's spoken content without downloading the video or needing API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript retrieval: Extract plain-text or timestamped subtitle segments from YouTube videos with manual or auto-generated captions.
  • Language handling & translation: List available language tracks, prefer manual tracks over auto-generated ones, and translate translatable transcripts when needed.
  • Analysis-ready output: Produce segment metadata, full concatenated text, and counts for downstream summarization, keyword extraction, or content review workflows.
  • Use Case: Summarize a conference talk, extract quotes with timestamps for publishing, or translate non-English captions for research.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-transcript-api to fetch the transcript for the provided YouTube URL and produce a concise summary.

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 for summarization without downloading the video?▼

You extract a YouTube transcript by fetching available caption tracks from the video URL, which produces concatenated text or timestamped segments ready for downstream summarization tasks. This requires the youtube-transcript-api package and handles missing captions gracefully.

What happens if a YouTube video has missing captions or an invalid ID?▼

When YouTube transcript retrieval encounters missing captions or invalid IDs, it handles these errors by listing available transcripts and applying language fallbacks. This ensures you know which language tracks exist before attempting extraction.

Can I translate non-English YouTube captions for research analysis?▼

Yes, you can translate translatable YouTube caption tracks for research analysis. The process lists available language tracks, prefers manual over auto-generated captions, and translates translatable transcripts to support downstream content extraction and review workflows.

Do I need a YouTube API key to fetch video transcripts and timestamped segments?▼

No, you do not need a YouTube API key to fetch video transcripts and timestamped segments. The process uses the youtube-transcript-api Python package to extract subtitle segments directly from videos with manual or auto-generated captions without authentication.

Does YouTube transcript extraction work with auto-generated captions?▼

Yes, YouTube transcript extraction works with auto-generated captions as well as manual ones. The process lists available language tracks, prefers manual tracks over auto-generated alternatives, and applies language fallbacks to retrieve the best available transcription.

What's the best way to get timestamped quotes from a YouTube conference talk?▼

The best way to get timestamped quotes from a YouTube conference talk is to fetch timed transcript segments using the video URL. This produces segment metadata with precise timestamps alongside the full concatenated text, enabling accurate quote extraction for publishing or review.

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