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youtube-transcript

Fetch timestamped transcripts from YouTube videos using video IDs or URLs.

1|Updated Sep 10, 2024
Search Tags:#automation#transcript#summarization#analysis#video#youtube#timestamps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WillChangeThisLater/dotfiles --skill youtube-transcript-willchangethislater
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/WillChangeThisLater/dotfiles/tree/main/pi/.pi/agent/skills/pi-skills/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WillChangeThisLater/dotfiles --skill youtube-transcript-willchangethislater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transcripts enable quick summarization and analysis of YouTube videos by providing accessible text aligned to timestamps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve transcripts from YouTube videos, including auto-generated and manual captions, and format them as timestamped entries.
  • Accept both video IDs and full URLs for flexible input, enabling seamless integration into AI workflows and content analysis.
  • Use cases include research, content summaries for dashboards, and building AI agents that analyze spoken content.

Quick Start

Pass a YouTube video ID or URL to fetch and print the transcript with timestamps.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch a YouTube video transcript with timestamps for content analysis?▼

To fetch a YouTube video transcript with timestamps, pass a video ID or full URL to retrieve auto-generated or manual captions formatted as timestamped entries for analysis.

Can I extract auto-generated captions from a YouTube URL?▼

Yes, you can extract auto-generated captions from a YouTube URL. The transcript fetcher accepts full URLs or video IDs and handles both manual and auto-generated captions seamlessly.

Do I need Node.js to get YouTube video transcripts for summarization?▼

Yes, you need a Node.js environment to run the transcript extraction process, which specifically requires the youtube-transcript-plus library to fetch and format caption data.

What is the best way to retrieve manual and auto-generated YouTube transcripts for AI workflows?▼

The best way to retrieve manual and auto-generated YouTube transcripts for AI workflows is using a Node.js fetcher that accepts URLs and outputs structured timestamped text for integration.

Why does my YouTube transcript extraction fail when processing video URLs?▼

YouTube transcript extraction may fail if the Node.js environment lacks the required youtube-transcript-plus library, or if the provided video URL does not have available auto-generated or manual captions.

Does the transcript fetcher support both video IDs and full URLs?▼

Yes, the transcript fetcher supports both video IDs and full URLs for flexible input, allowing seamless integration into research, dashboard summaries, and AI agent workflows.

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