How are credits consumed?

Each successful transcription request consumes 1 credit. Errors and failed requests do not consume any credits from your account.

Do I need an API key to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires an API key from TranscriptAPI.com. The setup process helps you register for a free account which includes 100 initial credits.

Can I get transcripts with specific timestamps?

Absolutely. You can request the transcript in text format with bracketed timestamps or in JSON format for precise start times and durations for every line.

Does this skill work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes, the video-transcript skill fully supports standard YouTube videos, mobile 'youtu.be' links, and YouTube Shorts.

What happens if a video doesn't have captions?

If a video has captions disabled or is unavailable, the API will return a 404 error, and Claude will inform you that the transcript could not be retrieved.

YouTube Video Transcripts

Name: YouTube Video Transcripts
Author: monmacllcapp

bymonmacllcapp

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Extracts high-quality transcripts and metadata from YouTube videos for analysis and summarization within Claude.

The Video Transcript skill enables Claude to pull full, time-stamped transcripts from any YouTube video, including Shorts, by integrating with TranscriptAPI.com. It allows users to convert video content into searchable, actionable text, making it an essential tool for deep research, quick summarization, and extracting insights from video-based documentation or lectures. With support for both structured JSON and readable text formats, it streamlines the process of analyzing video content without needing to watch the video manually, providing a bridge between visual media and text-based AI workflows.

Key Features

01Integrated authentication flow for streamlined TranscriptAPI account setup

02Supports standard YouTube URLs, shortened links, and YouTube Shorts

03Offers structured JSON output for programmatic use or plain text for readability

04Retrieves rich video metadata including title, author, and thumbnails

050 GitHub stars

06Extracts full transcripts with optional timestamps for precise referencing

Use Cases

01Summarizing long-form educational lectures or webinars into key takeaways

02Researching specific topics across multiple video sources for content creation

03Extracting code snippets or technical explanations from video tutorials

Key Features

01Integrated authentication flow for streamlined TranscriptAPI account setup

02Supports standard YouTube URLs, shortened links, and YouTube Shorts

03Offers structured JSON output for programmatic use or plain text for readability

04Retrieves rich video metadata including title, author, and thumbnails

050 GitHub stars

06Extracts full transcripts with optional timestamps for precise referencing

Use Cases

01Summarizing long-form educational lectures or webinars into key takeaways

02Researching specific topics across multiple video sources for content creation

03Extracting code snippets or technical explanations from video tutorials