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79stars7forksUpdated 1/22/2026

Security Assessment

Critical Risk(0/100)

Detected risks:

Sensitive File Access([README.md] .env, [README.zh-CN.md] .env)
Command Injection([TECHNICAL_NOTES.md] subprocess.run)
Privilege Escalation([README.md] sudo, [README.zh-CN.md] sudo, [TECHNICAL_NOTES.md] sudo)
Security Score0/100

About youtube-clipper

The YouTube Clipper skill is an intelligent video editing tool designed to streamline the process of downloading and editing YouTube videos. It effectively addresses the challenges faced by users who need to create short video clips, generate bilingual subtitles, or summarize video content. By leveraging AI technology, this skill makes it easy for users to extract meaningful segments from videos and enhance them with dual-language subtitles, providing a comprehensive solution for content creators and educators alike.

This skill offers several key features, including the ability to download videos and subtitles, analyze video content to generate precise chapters, and automatically edit and translate subtitles into both English and Chinese. Users can select specific segments to clip, choose whether to embed subtitles directly into the video, and even receive a summary document of the selected content. By automating these tasks, the YouTube Clipper skill saves users significant time and effort, allowing them to focus on content creation rather than technical details.

Target users for this skill include educators, content creators, and anyone who frequently works with YouTube videos. Whether it's for creating engaging educational materials, promotional clips, or bilingual content for diverse audiences, the YouTube Clipper skill offers a robust set of tools to meet these needs. With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, it is an essential tool for those looking to enhance their video editing experience.

FAQ

How do I install the YouTube Clipper skill?

You can install it using the command `npx skills add https://github.com/op7418/Youtube-clipper-skill`.

What tools are required to use this skill?

You need yt-dlp, FFmpeg with libass support, and certain Python libraries like yt_dlp and pysrt.

Can I edit videos without downloading them first?

No, the skill requires you to download the video and subtitles before you can edit them.

Is there a limit on the length of the video I can edit?

No specific limit is mentioned, but the performance may depend on your hardware capabilities.

What formats does the skill support for video and subtitles?

The skill supports mp4 format for videos and VTT or SRT format for subtitles.

All Files

9 files
README.md8.3 KB
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.env.example2.2 KB
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README.zh-CN.md5.2 KB
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.gitignore0.4 KB
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SKILL.md6.3 KB
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FIXES_AND_IMPROVEMENTS.md4.7 KB
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TECHNICAL_NOTES.md8.4 KB
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LICENSE1.0 KB
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install_as_skill.sh5.8 KB
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Install youtube-clipper

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill