youtube-transcript
Extract transcripts from YouTube videos. Use when the user asks for a transcript, subtitles, or captions of a YouTube video and provides a YouTube URL (youtube.com/watch?v=, youtu.be/, or similar). Supports output with or without timestamps.
Security Assessment
About youtube-transcript
youtube-transcript is a reusable AI skill focused on a specific workflow. name: youtube-transcript
The skill packages instructions, conventions, and task-specific guidance so an agent can execute the job more consistently. description: Extract transcripts from YouTube videos. Use when the user asks for a transcript, subtitles, or captions of a YouTube video and provides a YouTube URL (youtube.com/watch?v=, youtu.be/, or similar). Supports output with or without timestamps. Extract transcripts from YouTube videos using the youtube-transcript-api. Run the script with a YouTube URL or video ID:
In practice, this skill is best suited for users who need repeatable execution with fewer setup steps and less ambiguity. uv run scripts/get_transcript.py "VIDEO_URL_OR_ID" uv run scripts/get_transcript.py "VIDEO_URL_OR_ID" --timestamps - **Without timestamps** (default): Plain text, one line per caption segment - **With timestamps**: `[MM:SS] text` format (or `[HH:MM:SS]` for longer videos)
FAQ
What does youtube-transcript help with?
youtube-transcript helps agents follow a focused workflow described in the source documentation, reducing ambiguity and keeping execution aligned with the intended task.
When should this skill be used?
Use it when the task matches the workflow, domain, or operating rules described in the skill documentation, especially when consistent execution matters.
What are the main limitations?
The skill is constrained by the quality and scope of its source instructions. If the underlying documentation is incomplete, the agent may still need extra context or manual validation.
Install youtube-transcript
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
intellectronica/agent-skills