Where are the downloaded transcript files stored?

By default, transcripts are saved in the .work/transcripts/ directory of your current project, but you can specify any custom path using the --output argument.

Does this skill require a YouTube API key?

No, this skill utilizes the youtube-transcript-api via uvx, which retrieves transcripts without requiring an official Google Cloud API key for public videos.

Can I download transcripts in languages other than English?

Yes, you can use the --language flag followed by an ISO 639-1 code (like 'es' for Spanish or 'fr' for French) to request specific transcript versions.

What happens if a video has transcripts disabled?

If a creator has disabled both manual and automatic captions, the skill will return a clear error message explaining that no transcript is available.

YouTube Transcript Fetcher

Name: YouTube Transcript Fetcher
Author: jpoutrin

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Extracts and saves YouTube video transcripts as timestamped text files for analysis, documentation, and content review.

The YouTube Transcript Fetcher skill allows Claude to programmatically retrieve spoken content from YouTube videos and save it as structured text. By wrapping the youtube-transcript-api, it provides a seamless way to convert video tutorials, interviews, or presentations into readable documents with [MM:SS] timestamps. This skill is particularly useful for developers building documentation from video sources, researchers performing content analysis, or creators repurposing video content into blog posts and summaries.

주요 기능

01Supports multiple URL formats including full, short, and mobile YouTube links

028 GitHub stars

03Configurable output directories with automatic folder creation

04Generates human-readable text files with precise [MM:SS] timestamps

05Robust error handling for private, deleted, or transcript-disabled videos

06Supports language-specific transcript retrieval with automatic fallbacks

사용 사례

01Converting technical video tutorials into searchable markdown documentation

02Reviewing video content for SEO keywords and topic modeling without manual playback

03Extracting interview transcripts for sentiment analysis and summarization

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jpoutrin/product-forge fetch-youtube-transcript

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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