yt-transcript

Convert YouTube videos into readable transcripts exported as PDF or Word.

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #transcript #pdf #youtube #whisper #docx #openrouter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/sultanxgokce/Sx-Claude-Skills --skill yt-transcript-sultanxgokce

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yt-transcript
Source: https://github.com/sultanxgokce/Sx-Claude-Skills/tree/main/yt-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sultanxgokce/Sx-Claude-Skills --skill yt-transcript-sultanxgokce

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YouTube videos are often difficult to read in bulk or reuse for study or content creation. This skill fetches available captions when present, or transcribes audio with Whisper, and then formats the result into polished documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve captions from YouTube (with language preference) or fall back to transcription when captions are unavailable.
Convert transcripts into nicely formatted Word (.docx) or PDF documents via Claude/OpenRouter for easy sharing and distribution.
Use Case: researchers can generate searchable transcripts of lectures, and content teams can repurpose video content into articles, summaries, or slides.

Quick Start

Convert a YouTube video into a formatted transcript and export it as PDF or Word.

Frequently Asked Questions about yt-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a YouTube video into a readable transcript?▼

This skill converts YouTube videos into transcripts by fetching available captions or falling back to Whisper audio transcription when captions are unavailable, outputting readable text for archival.

Can I export YouTube transcripts as PDF or Word documents?▼

Yes, you can export YouTube transcripts as PDF or Word documents. The skill formats transcription results into nicely formatted .docx or PDF files using Claude via OpenRouter for easy sharing.

Do I need an OpenRouter API key to generate YouTube transcripts?▼

Yes, an OpenRouter API key is required to format the transcribed content with Claude. You also need Python 3.9+ and libraries like youtube-transcript-api, yt-dlp, openai-whisper, python-docx, and fpdf2.

What happens if a YouTube video has no captions available?▼

When YouTube video captions are unavailable, the transcript conversion falls back to Whisper transcription to process the audio. This ensures you still get a readable text output for your archival needs.

How do researchers and content teams use YouTube transcripts?▼

Researchers use transcripts to generate searchable text from lectures, while content teams repurpose video content into articles, summaries, or slides. The formatted output makes bulk reading and content reuse much easier.