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yt-transcript

Fetch YouTube video transcripts and save them as Markdown notes.

1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#markdown#video#youtube#language#notes#timestamps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gebl/anvil-skill-marketplace --skill yt-transcript-gebl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yt-transcript
Source: https://github.com/gebl/anvil-skill-marketplace/tree/main/generated/copilot/skills/yt-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gebl/anvil-skill-marketplace --skill yt-transcript-gebl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YouTube video transcripts are often hard to access or share. This skill fetches available captions and saves them as clean Markdown notes for quick reference and study.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction: Retrieve captions for a YouTube video and convert them into readable Markdown.
  • Note-taking: Save transcripts for study, summaries, or reference in your notes.
  • Use Case: Given a YouTube URL, generate a Markdown transcript file that you can edit or cite in your research.

Quick Start

Run the yt_transcript.py script with a YouTube URL to generate a Markdown transcript file at the desired output path.

Frequently Asked Questions about yt-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a YouTube video transcript and save it as Markdown?▼

To extract a YouTube transcript as Markdown, you provide a video URL or ID to the script, which retrieves available captions and saves them as a readable Markdown file for study or reference.

Can I include timestamps when fetching YouTube captions for notes?▼

Yes, you can include timestamps when fetching YouTube captions. The script provides options to enable timestamps and set the caption language before saving the transcript as Markdown notes.

Do I need Python to fetch YouTube transcripts as Markdown notes?▼

Yes, you need Python to run the yt_transcript.py script required to fetch YouTube transcripts. The runtime environment executes the script to retrieve captions and convert them into Markdown files.

What is the best way to convert YouTube video captions into study notes?▼

The best way to convert YouTube captions into study notes is using a transcript extraction script that automatically retrieves available captions and formats them into editable Markdown files for quick reference.

Why does a YouTube transcript fail to fetch when captions are missing?▼

A YouTube transcript fails to fetch when the video lacks available captions. The script relies on existing accessible captions to generate the Markdown notes, so videos without them cannot be processed.

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