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ytdlp-transcript

Extract and clean YouTube video captions into plain text.

Updated May 17, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#captions#youtube#yt-dlp#video analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tiankong0101-byte/skills-registry --skill ytdlp-transcript
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ytdlp-transcript
Source: https://github.com/tiankong0101-byte/skills-registry/tree/main/skills/ytdlp-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tiankong0101-byte/skills-registry --skill ytdlp-transcript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually transcribing YouTube videos by extracting captions and converting them into readable text for analysis, summarization, translation, or search.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Pull subtitles or auto-generated captions from YouTube videos and clean them into plain text.
  • Flexible Output Processing: Support transcript workflows such as timestamped segments, subtitle formats, keyword search, summarization, and translation.
  • Use Case: A researcher can quickly turn a lecture video into text, then summarize the key points or search for specific terms spoken in the recording.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to extract the transcript from a YouTube video URL and return it as clean text.

Frequently Asked Questions about ytdlp-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract YouTube video transcripts from captions?▼

To extract YouTube video transcripts, the Skill uses yt-dlp to pull subtitles or auto-generated captions from a video URL and cleans them into plain text for downstream analysis. You simply provide the YouTube video link to retrieve the transcript data.

Can I get timestamped segments from YouTube subtitles for keyword search?▼

Yes, you can get timestamped segments from YouTube subtitles. The Skill extracts caption data and supports flexible output processing, allowing you to format transcripts into timestamped segments for specific term keyword search within the recording.

Does this transcript extraction method work with auto-generated YouTube captions?▼

Yes, this transcript extraction method works with auto-generated YouTube captions. The Skill pulls both manual subtitles and auto-generated captions from YouTube videos and cleans them into readable text for summarization or translation tasks.

Do I need yt-dlp to pull subtitles from YouTube videos?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp to pull subtitles from YouTube videos using this Skill. It requires yt-dlp and access to YouTube subtitle sources to retrieve and clean the transcript data for lecture videos, tutorials, or interviews.

What's the best way to turn lecture videos into text for summarization?▼

The best way to turn lecture videos into text for summarization is extracting YouTube captions via yt-dlp. This Skill converts captioned lecture content into clean text, enabling immediate downstream text analysis, translation, or key point summarization.

Why does YouTube video transcript extraction fail on some videos?▼

YouTube video transcript extraction fails when the video lacks accessible subtitle sources. This Skill requires available captions or auto-generated subtitles on the YouTube video to successfully retrieve and clean the transcript data into text.

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