youtube-watcher

Retrieves and cleans YouTube video transcripts using yt-dlp.

Updated Feb 28, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #summarization #video #subtitles #youtube #content extraction

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill youtube-watcher-tunnckocore

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily obtain the transcripts of YouTube videos, making it possible to analyze their content without watching them.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript Retrieval: Fetches closed captions and auto-generated subtitles from YouTube videos.
Content Analysis: Enables summarization, question answering, and information extraction from video content.
Use Case: You need to summarize a long YouTube tutorial for a colleague. Use this Skill to get the transcript and then condense the key information.

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 extract text transcripts from YouTube videos?▼

To extract text transcripts from YouTube videos, this Skill retrieves and cleans closed captions and auto-generated subtitles using yt-dlp. You simply provide the video URL, and it fetches the spoken dialogue for content analysis.

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

Yes, you can summarize YouTube video content without watching it by fetching the video transcript first. This Skill extracts the full text dialogue, enabling you to condense key information and answer specific questions about the video topics.

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

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed and accessible in your system's PATH to fetch YouTube subtitles. The Skill relies on this external dependency to locate, download, and clean both closed captions and auto-generated video transcripts.

What is the best way to get specific information from spoken dialogue in a tutorial?▼

The best way to get specific information from spoken dialogue is by extracting the video transcript. This Skill isolates the text from spoken dialogue, allowing you to search, scan, and pinpoint exact information without rewatching the tutorial.

How does transcript retrieval work for videos with auto-generated subtitles?▼

Transcript retrieval for videos with auto-generated subtitles works by using yt-dlp to download and clean the available text tracks. The Skill processes these auto-generated subtitles to provide a readable text output for subsequent analysis.