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youtube-zh

Search YouTube videos and extract details, channel info, and transcripts via YouTube Data API v3.

51|8|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#research#youtube#transcripts#video search#subtitle extraction#channel info
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/L-LesterYu/OpenClaw-hot-skills-zh --skill youtube-zh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-zh
Source: https://github.com/L-LesterYu/OpenClaw-hot-skills-zh/tree/main/skills/youtube-zh
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/L-LesterYu/OpenClaw-hot-skills-zh --skill youtube-zh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, zubeid-youtube-mcp-server, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly access and understand YouTube video content by providing details, transcripts, and search capabilities, overcoming language barriers and manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Details: Get titles, descriptions, statistics, and publish dates.
  • Subtitles/Transcripts: Extract time-stamped subtitles for research or accessibility.
  • Channel Information: Retrieve channel details and lists of recent videos.
  • Search: Find videos on YouTube using keywords.
  • Use Case: You need to research a specific topic discussed in a recent podcast episode on YouTube. Use this Skill to find the episode, extract its transcript, and then analyze the key points for your report.

Quick Start

Find the latest Lex Fridman podcast episode and get its transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-zh

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract YouTube video transcripts for research?▼

To extract YouTube video transcripts, this Skill retrieves time-stamped subtitles via a primary MCP server integration or an optional yt-dlp fallback. You can pull text directly from video URLs for research or accessibility.

Can I search YouTube videos and get channel information via API?▼

Yes, you can search YouTube videos and retrieve channel information using the YouTube Data API v3. This Skill fetches titles, descriptions, recent uploads, and channel details directly through API queries.

Do I need a YouTube Data API key to fetch video details and subtitles?▼

Yes, a YouTube Data API v3 key is required to fetch video details and subtitles. Optional dependencies like yt-dlp can be installed to enable a fallback mechanism for subtitle extraction.

What's the best way to get time-stamped subtitles from a YouTube podcast?▼

The best way to get time-stamped subtitles from a YouTube podcast is to use the integrated MCP server or yt-dlp fallback. This extracts accurate transcript data for detailed content analysis.

Why does YouTube subtitle extraction fail and how does yt-dlp help?▼

YouTube subtitle extraction may fail due to API limitations or missing captions. The yt-dlp fallback provides an alternative method to ensure you can still extract subtitles when the primary MCP server encounters issues.

Are there limitations when retrieving YouTube video statistics and publish dates?▼

Retrieving YouTube video statistics and publish dates is limited by the YouTube Data API v3 quota and the availability of metadata. Videos without public statistics or missing subtitles may return incomplete details.

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