Can I extract transcripts from multiple videos at once?

Yes, the skill supports passing multiple URLs or Video IDs in a single command to batch process transcripts into a consolidated file.

Can I get the transcript without timestamps?

Yes, you can use the --no-timestamps flag to generate clean, plain-text transcripts that are easier for Claude to summarize or process.

Does this skill work for videos without captions?

No, the skill requires the video to have either manually uploaded or auto-generated captions enabled on YouTube to successfully fetch the text.

What are the technical requirements for this skill?

This skill requires Python 3.8+ and the 'youtube-transcript-api' package installed in your environment.

YouTube Transcript Extractor

Name: YouTube Transcript Extractor
Author: nibzard

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网络抓取与数据收集

Extracts text transcripts and captions from YouTube videos for analysis, summarization, and offline content processing.

The YouTube Transcript Skill enables Claude to fetch and process textual content from YouTube videos by leveraging the youtube-transcript-api. It supports various URL formats and provides options for including or excluding timestamps, making it an essential tool for developers and researchers who need to analyze video content, generate summaries, or extract specific quotes without manually transcribing audio. By integrating directly with Claude's environment, it allows for seamless transitions from raw video data to AI-driven insights and documentation.

主要功能

01Optional timestamp toggling to provide either clean text or precise chronological references.

02Batch processing capabilities to fetch transcripts from multiple videos in a single command.

031 GitHub stars

04Compatibility with both manually uploaded and auto-generated YouTube captions.

05Supports multiple YouTube URL formats including short links, standard URLs, and embed links.

06Direct file output support for seamless integration with downstream AI analysis workflows.

使用场景

01Summarizing long-form educational videos, tutorials, or conference talks.

02Converting video content into searchable text archives or blog post drafts.

03Extracting specific quotes and timestamps for academic research or technical documentation.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nibzard/skills-kit yt-transcript

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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