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youtube-watcher

Fetch and clean YouTube video transcripts using yt-dlp.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#subtitles#youtube#content extraction#video analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/darblex/price-compare-israel --skill youtube-watcher-darblex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-watcher
Source: https://github.com/darblex/price-compare-israel/tree/main/workspace/skills/youtube-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/darblex/price-compare-israel --skill youtube-watcher-darblex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily access and process the textual content of YouTube videos, making them searchable and summarizable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Retrieval: Fetches closed captions and auto-generated subtitles for any YouTube video.
  • Content Analysis: Enables summarization, question answering, and information extraction from video transcripts.
  • Use Case: You need to quickly understand the key points of a long tutorial video without watching it all. Use this Skill to get the transcript and then ask for a summary.

Quick Start

Fetch the transcript for the YouTube video located at the provided URL.

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?▼

To extract a transcript from a YouTube video, provide the video URL to fetch and clean closed captions or auto-generated subtitles. This process requires the yt-dlp dependency to retrieve and process the subtitle data for text analysis.

Can I summarize YouTube video content without watching the entire video?▼

Yes, you can summarize YouTube video content by retrieving the transcript first. Once the textual data is fetched and cleaned, you can perform content summarization and information extraction to quickly understand key points without playback.

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

Yes, you need yt-dlp to fetch YouTube subtitles and closed captions. The Skill relies on this specific dependency to process subtitle data accurately from specified video URLs before enabling text retrieval workflows.

What's the best way to analyze educational video content for research?▼

The best way to analyze educational video content for research is to extract the transcript using a subtitle retrieval tool. This enables searchable text summarization and information retrieval directly from the video's closed captions.

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

Yes, YouTube transcript extraction works with auto-generated subtitles. The Skill fetches and cleans both closed captions and auto-generated subtitle data, making it applicable for educational content analysis and media review workflows.

What are the limitations of extracting text from YouTube videos?▼

A limitation of extracting text from YouTube videos is the strict dependency on yt-dlp and the availability of closed captions or auto-generated subtitles. Without existing subtitle data, the Skill cannot perform content extraction or summarization.

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