Can I get transcripts with timestamps?

Yes, by using the '-t' or '--timestamps' flag, the skill will include time markers for every segment of the transcript.

Which YouTube URL types are supported?

It supports standard watch URLs, youtu.be short links, embed URLs, and direct YouTube Video IDs.

What formats can I save the transcript in?

The skill supports Markdown (.md), JSON, and plain text (.txt) formats, making it easy to integrate into other workflows or documentation.

Does this skill work on videos without subtitles?

If a video has no available captions (neither manual nor auto-generated), the skill will notify you that a transcript cannot be extracted.

How does the English-to-Chinese translation work?

When only English subtitles are available, the skill retrieves the text and utilizes Claude's built-in translation capabilities to produce a fluent, natural Chinese version.

YouTube Transcript to Chinese

Name: YouTube Transcript to Chinese
Author: zephyrwang6

byzephyrwang6

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网络抓取与数据收集

Extracts YouTube subtitles and generates formatted Chinese transcripts with optional translation and timestamp support.

This skill enables Claude to automatically retrieve subtitles from YouTube videos using a specialized script. It supports multiple URL formats, including standard, shortened, and embedded links. The skill prioritizes Chinese subtitles (Simplified and Traditional) but can also fetch English transcripts and translate them into fluent Chinese using Claude's native language capabilities. Users can customize the output to include timestamps and choose between Markdown, JSON, or plain text formats, making it an essential tool for content creators, researchers, and students who need to convert video content into searchable, readable documentation.

主要功能

01Optional timestamp inclusion for precise content referencing

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03Configurable output formats including Markdown, JSON, and plain text

04Supports multiple YouTube URL formats and direct Video IDs

05Prioritizes Chinese subtitles with automatic English-to-Chinese translation

06Handles both manually uploaded and auto-generated subtitles

使用场景

01Converting educational YouTube tutorials into structured study notes

02Translating English-language tech talks or keynotes into Chinese documentation

03Creating searchable text archives for video-based research or interviews

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zephyrwang6/myskill youtube-transcript-cn

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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