Does this skill require any local installations?

Yes, this skill requires 'yt-dlp' to be installed on your system. You can easily install it via pip or your preferred package manager.

Where does the skill save the resulting notes?

The skill will ask you for a preferred save location, such as your ~/Documents folder or directly inside your Obsidian vault path.

Is the output compatible with other Markdown editors?

While the output is standard Markdown, it specifically uses Obsidian callout syntax and YAML frontmatter optimized for the Obsidian ecosystem.

Can it process videos that don't have manual subtitles?

Yes, the skill is configured to attempt downloading auto-generated subtitles if manual ones are unavailable.

YouTube Transcript to Obsidian

Name: YouTube Transcript to Obsidian
Author: wilbeibi

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Transforms YouTube video transcripts into structured, timestamped Obsidian notes with professional formatting and callouts.

The YouTube Transcript to Obsidian skill automates the workflow of extracting knowledge from video content by leveraging yt-dlp to retrieve subtitles and converting them into high-fidelity Markdown notes. Unlike basic summarizers, this skill focuses on depth and precision, preserving frameworks and technical details while utilizing Obsidian-specific syntax like callouts for tips, quotes, and warnings. It is an ideal tool for researchers, students, and developers looking to build a searchable personal knowledge base from educational videos and tutorials directly within their Claude Code environment.

主な機能

01Precise timestamp extraction for every major section of the video

02Customizable file naming and storage directly to local Obsidian vaults

03Automated transcript extraction using yt-dlp for manual and auto-generated subtitles

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05Detailed content transformation that avoids over-condensation and preserves technical depth

06Rich Obsidian formatting including YAML frontmatter, callouts, and internal styling

ユースケース

01Archiving technical conference talks and coding tutorials into a personal knowledge base

02Creating comprehensive study guides and lecture notes from educational YouTube content

03Summarizing long-form video podcasts into actionable frameworks and key takeaways

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add wilbeibi/claude-toolkit youtube-transcript

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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