youtube-transcript
Download YouTube video transcripts when user provides a YouTube URL or asks to download/get/fetch a transcript from YouTube. Also use when user wants to transcribe or get captions/subtitles from a YouTube video.
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About youtube-transcript
The youtube-transcript skill is designed to facilitate the extraction of transcripts, subtitles, or captions from YouTube videos effortlessly. By simply providing a YouTube URL or requesting to download a transcript, users can obtain the textual content they need from videos. This skill addresses the challenge many users face when trying to access spoken content in written form, making it easier to review, study, or share information from videos without needing to watch them in full.
FAQ
How do I use the youtube-transcript skill?
You can use this skill by providing a YouTube URL or by asking to download/get/fetch a transcript from YouTube.
What if yt-dlp is not installed?
The skill will attempt to install yt-dlp automatically based on your system, or you can follow manual installation instructions.
What subtitles can I download?
You can download manual subtitles for better quality or auto-generated subtitles if manual ones are not available.
What happens if no subtitles are available?
If no subtitles are available, the skill can download the audio and transcribe it using Whisper, pending user confirmation.
Is there a limit on the number of videos I can transcribe?
There is no specified limit, but the performance may vary based on system resources and the availability of subtitles.
Install youtube-transcript
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill