What are the system requirements for this skill?

You must have poppler-utils installed (via brew or apt), a Gemini API key, a Jina Reader key, and the hamel_tools Python package.

Can I use my own transcript instead of the auto-generated one?

Yes, the tool supports a --transcript flag which allows you to provide a custom text file for higher accuracy.

What inputs are required for the annotate-talk skill?

You need a YouTube video URL, a PDF of the presentation slides, and a target directory to store the extracted slide images.

Is the output format compatible with static site generators?

Yes, it outputs standard Markdown with image references, making it perfect for Hugo, Jekyll, or Docusaurus blogs.

Which AI models does this skill use?

The skill utilizes the Gemini API to process the transcript and synchronize the text accurately with the corresponding slides.

Annotated Talk Generator

Name: Annotated Talk Generator
Author: hamelsmu

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Content Management

Converts technical video presentations and slide decks into comprehensive, annotated blog posts automatically.

About

The annotate-talk skill automates the labor-intensive process of transcribing and formatting technical presentations into high-quality written content. By synchronizing YouTube video transcripts with PDF slide decks using AI, it generates structured markdown blog posts complete with embedded images and context-aware annotations. This tool is essential for developers, speakers, and educators who want to maximize the reach and accessibility of their video content by providing an SEO-friendly, readable format.

Key Features

38 GitHub stars
Automated image extraction from presentation slides
AI-powered annotation using Gemini for deep technical context
Automatic synchronization of video transcripts with PDF slide decks
Generation of markdown blog posts with embedded slide images
Support for custom transcripts and context prompts

Use Cases

Creating searchable text-based documentation from internal video training sessions
Transforming conference talk recordings into technical blog posts for company websites
Converting academic or technical lectures into annotated study guides and articles

About

Key Features

38 GitHub stars
Automated image extraction from presentation slides
AI-powered annotation using Gemini for deep technical context
Automatic synchronization of video transcripts with PDF slide decks
Generation of markdown blog posts with embedded slide images
Support for custom transcripts and context prompts

Use Cases

Creating searchable text-based documentation from internal video training sessions
Transforming conference talk recordings into technical blog posts for company websites
Converting academic or technical lectures into annotated study guides and articles