youtube-watcher

Name: youtube-watcher
Availability: InStock
Author: adiytharpansa

Retrieves YouTube video transcripts for analysis and summarization using yt-dlp.

Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #summarization #captions #youtube #content extraction #video analysis

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/adiytharpansa/Openclaw-backup --skill youtube-watcher-adiytharpansa

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-watcher
Source: https://github.com/adiytharpansa/Openclaw-backup/tree/main/skills/youtube-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adiytharpansa/Openclaw-backup --skill youtube-watcher-adiytharpansa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users access YouTube video content without manually watching lengthy videos by fetching transcripts for summarization, analysis, and question answering.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript Retrieval: Fetches English subtitles and auto-generated captions from YouTube videos.
Video Analysis Support: Provides transcript text that can be summarized, searched, or used to answer questions about video content.
Use Case: Quickly analyze a long educational video by retrieving its transcript and extracting the main ideas, key points, or specific information.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-watcher skill to get the transcript from a YouTube video and summarize its main points.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-watcher

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract a transcript from a YouTube video for content analysis?▼

To extract a YouTube video transcript for content analysis, you can use a skill that retrieves subtitles and auto-generated captions. This provides the text data needed for summarization, question answering, and information extraction without manually watching lengthy videos.

Do I need yt-dlp to download YouTube subtitles and captions?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed to download YouTube subtitle data and process caption files for transcript generation. It is a required dependency for fetching English subtitles and auto-generated captions used in content extraction workflows.

Can I summarize a long educational YouTube video without watching it?▼

Yes, you can summarize a long educational YouTube video by retrieving its transcript first. Once the subtitle text is extracted, it can be processed to extract main ideas, key points, or specific information for quick analysis without manual viewing.

What is the best way to get searchable text from YouTube video content?▼

The best way to get searchable text from YouTube video content is by fetching the video transcripts. Retrieving subtitles and auto-generated captions allows you to search, analyze, and extract specific information from the video efficiently.

Does transcript retrieval work with auto-generated captions on YouTube?▼

Yes, transcript retrieval works with auto-generated captions on YouTube. The process fetches both English subtitles and auto-generated captions, allowing you to extract and analyze content from videos that may lack manually uploaded subtitles.