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yt-digest

Extracts YouTube transcripts, summaries, chapters, and highlights via transcript API and yt-dlp.

11|2|Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#youtube#content extraction#summary#video analysis#chapters
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mupengi-bot/mupengism --skill yt-digest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yt-digest
Source: https://github.com/mupengi-bot/mupengism/tree/main/skills/yt-digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mupengi-bot/mupengism --skill yt-digest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly understand and extract key information from YouTube videos without needing to watch them in their entirety.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Get the full text of a YouTube video with timestamps.
  • AI-Generated Summaries: Obtain concise summaries of video content.
  • Key Moments Identification: Extract important chapters and highlights from videos.
  • Audio Output: Convert summaries into spoken audio (requires 'sag' skill).
  • Use Case: Quickly get the main points of a long tutorial video for a new software, or extract specific information from a lecture.

Quick Start

Use the yt-digest skill to analyze the YouTube video at https://youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about yt-digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a YouTube video transcript with timestamps?▼

To extract a YouTube video transcript with timestamps, you can use this skill to retrieve the full text of a video by processing its URL through the YouTube transcript API.

Can I get a concise summary of a YouTube video instead of watching the whole thing?▼

Yes, you can get a concise summary of a YouTube video. This skill analyzes the extracted transcript to generate a brief overview of the video content.

How do I identify key moments and chapters from a YouTube video?▼

You can identify key moments and chapters from a YouTube video by using the chapter extraction mode, which analyzes the transcript to highlight important sections.

Does YouTube video analysis work with external tools like yt-dlp?▼

Yes, YouTube video analysis works with external tools. This skill relies on yt-dlp and the YouTube transcript API for comprehensive video content processing.

What is the best way to analyze a long YouTube tutorial for specific information?▼

The best way to analyze a long tutorial is using this skill to extract the full transcript, generate a concise summary, and identify key chapters without watching the entire video.

Can I convert a YouTube video summary into spoken audio?▼

You can convert a YouTube video summary into spoken audio. This skill supports audio output for summaries when used in conjunction with the 'sag' skill.

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