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youtube-watcher

Fetch YouTube video transcripts using yt-dlp for summarization and content extraction.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#qa#subtitles#youtube#summarize#video-analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaifashraff/jarvis-research --skill youtube-watcher-kaifashraff
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-watcher
Source: https://github.com/kaifashraff/jarvis-research/tree/main/skills/youtube-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaifashraff/jarvis-research --skill youtube-watcher-kaifashraff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Transcribing long YouTube videos manually is time-consuming and error-prone. This skill fetches transcripts from videos, enabling quick summaries, targeted QA, and content extraction without leaving your workspace.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript retrieval: automatically fetches the official or auto-generated captions for a given YouTube video.
  • Summarization & QA: supports quick summarization and fact-finding from the video transcript.
  • Content extraction: enables extraction of key points, quotes, or data from video content for notes or reports.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and request a transcript or summary to obtain a clean, readable text version of the video's content.

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?▼

Fetching a transcript from a YouTube video requires providing the URL to extract captions or auto-generated subtitles. The skill retrieves and converts the video subtitles into clean text, enabling quick summarization and targeted question answering.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to extract YouTube subtitles?▼

Yes, yt-dlp must be installed and available in your system PATH to extract YouTube subtitles. The skill depends on this command-line tool to fetch official or auto-generated captions and convert them into readable text.

Can I extract key points and quotes from a YouTube video with auto-generated subtitles?▼

Yes, you can extract key points and quotes from YouTube videos with auto-generated subtitles. The skill fetches these captions to enable content extraction, allowing you to pull specific data for notes or reports.

What's the best way to answer questions about a YouTube video without watching it?▼

The best way to answer questions about a YouTube video without watching it is fetching the transcript. The skill extracts captions so you can perform targeted QA and fact-finding directly from the video's text content.

Are there limitations when fetching transcripts for YouTube video analysis?▼

The main limitation for YouTube video analysis is that the video must have captions or auto-generated subtitles available. Without existing subtitles, the skill cannot fetch or convert the transcript for summarization.

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