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youtube-watcher

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

Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#video#youtube#yt-dlp#content analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drbobber/superdiscount-deals --skill youtube-watcher-drbobber
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-watcher
Source: https://github.com/drbobber/superdiscount-deals/tree/main/skills/youtube-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drbobber/superdiscount-deals --skill youtube-watcher-drbobber

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly understand the content of YouTube videos without needing to watch them entirely, by fetching and processing their transcripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch Transcripts: Retrieves closed captions or auto-generated subtitles for any YouTube video.
  • Summarization: Enables summarization of video content based on its transcript.
  • Information Extraction: Allows you to find specific information or answer questions about a video's content.
  • Use Case: You need to quickly grasp the key points of a long tutorial video. Use this Skill to get the transcript and then ask for a summary.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-watcher skill to get the transcript for the YouTube video located at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-watcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video for summarization?▼

To get a YouTube video transcript for summarization, provide the video URL to this Skill. It fetches and cleans closed captions or auto-generated subtitles, enabling quick content analysis without watching the entire video.

Does YouTube transcript extraction require yt-dlp?▼

Yes, YouTube transcript extraction requires yt-dlp. This dependency is necessary for the Skill to retrieve and process subtitles or closed captions from video URLs before performing any content analysis or summarization.

Can I extract specific information from a long tutorial video without watching it?▼

You can extract specific information from a long tutorial video by fetching its transcript and asking questions about the content. This allows you to find targeted answers and review educational material quickly without watching the entire video.

What is the best way to analyze YouTube video content for research?▼

The best way to analyze YouTube video content for research is to fetch and clean the video transcript. This process converts spoken content into text, allowing you to quickly summarize material and extract key information for review.

Why does YouTube video summarization fail on some videos?▼

YouTube video summarization fails when a video lacks available transcripts. If the video has no closed captions or auto-generated subtitles for yt-dlp to extract, the Skill cannot process or analyze the content.

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