How does the skill ensure clips don't cut off mid-sentence?

It uses a 'Transcript-First' workflow where it curates the text for complete thoughts and adds a 2-second buffer before and after the transcript for the final video cut.

Does it work with videos that don't have manual subtitles?

Yes, it prioritizes manual subtitles but can fall back to auto-generated YouTube captions or suggest Whisper transcription if no subtitles are available.

What dependencies are required for this skill?

The skill requires yt-dlp and ffmpeg. It includes built-in checks and installation commands for macOS and Linux to help you set these up quickly.

Can I target specific topics within a long video?

Yes, you can provide topic focus keywords, and the skill will prioritize segments that semantically match your specified interests.

Can it handle YouTube download errors?

The skill implements automated retry logic specifically to handle common YouTube 403 Forbidden errors during the video extraction process.

YouTube Nuggets Extractor

Name: YouTube Nuggets Extractor
Author: DidierRLopes

byDidierRLopes

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Social Media Management

Extracts high-value highlights, controversial insights, and engaging segments from YouTube videos using transcript analysis.

The YouTube Nuggets Extractor is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to automate the identification and extraction of the most impactful moments from YouTube content. By performing deep analysis on video transcripts, it identifies 'nuggets' based on markers of controversy, expert insights, and audience engagement levels. The skill manages the entire workflow from dependency verification (yt-dlp/ffmpeg) and subtitle parsing to the final generation of subtitled video clips, ensuring that segments are contextually complete with logical start and end points.

Key Features

01Integrated video downloading with built-in retry logic for 403 errors

02Automated transcript analysis to score segments for controversy, insight, and engagement

03Support for custom topic focus and specific keyword filtering

04Precise timestamp extraction and manual curation workflow for coherent clipping

05Burned-in subtitle generation for social-media-ready video highlights

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Use Cases

01Creating viral short-form clips for TikTok, Shorts, or Reels from long-form podcasts

02Extracting key expert insights and data points from technical seminars or interviews

03Summarizing long webinars into a series of actionable highlight segments

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add didierrlopes/get-y2b-clips get-y2b-clips

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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