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ytquery

Retrieve YouTube video metadata, transcripts, thumbnails, and clips via command line.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#cli#search#video#youtube#thumbnail
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danzakon/dan-life --skill ytquery
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ytquery
Source: https://github.com/danzakon/dan-life/tree/main/skills/ytquery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danzakon/dan-life --skill ytquery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to interact with YouTube directly from your command line, enabling you to retrieve video information, transcripts, thumbnails, and more without needing to open a web browser.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video & Channel Data: Fetch metadata, lists of videos from channels, and RSS feeds.
  • Content Extraction: Download transcripts, thumbnails, and even create short clips from videos.
  • Search & Watch Later: Search YouTube for content and manage your Watch Later list.
  • Use Case: When asked to "get the transcript for a YouTube video" or "download the thumbnail for a specific video," this Skill can directly fulfill the request.

Quick Start

Use the ytquery skill to get the transcript for the YouTube video at the provided URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about ytquery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a YouTube video transcript from the command line?▼

To download a YouTube video thumbnail from the command line, use yt-dlp to fetch image assets alongside video metadata. This enables automated thumbnail extraction for specific videos via terminal commands.

Do I need ffmpeg to create video clips from YouTube?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg to create short video clips from YouTube, as it handles media processing and segment extraction. Along with deno and yt-dlp, it provides full functionality for cutting and saving video sections.

Can I search YouTube and manage my Watch Later list via CLI?▼

Yes, you can search YouTube and manage your Watch Later list via CLI by executing terminal commands that query the platform and modify your account queue. This enables scriptable video discovery and playlist management.

What is the best way to fetch YouTube channel metadata and RSS feeds without a browser?▼

The best way to fetch YouTube channel metadata and RSS feeds without a browser is using a CLI tool powered by yt-dlp and deno. It retrieves video lists and channel data directly in your terminal environment.

How do I extract video metadata and transcripts for multiple YouTube URLs at scale?▼

You extract video metadata and transcripts for multiple YouTube URLs at scale by scripting command-line requests through yt-dlp and youtube-transcript-api. This automates batch retrieval of video information and subtitle text.

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