Fetches YouTube video subtitles and transcripts for translation, content analysis, and language learning.
The YouTube Subtitles skill enables Claude to programmatically retrieve captions and transcripts from YouTube videos via TranscriptAPI.com. It provides versatile output formats, including clean text for easy reading and structured JSON with precise timestamps for synchronized playback or translation workflows. This tool is ideal for developers and users who need to extract dialogue from videos to power language learning applications, content summarization engines, or accessibility features, supporting both manually uploaded and auto-generated subtitles across multiple languages.
Key Features
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02Includes optional video metadata like titles, channels, and descriptions
03Features a built-in CLI authentication flow for quick API key setup
04Retrieves subtitles in multiple languages and auto-generated formats
05Provides clean text mode optimized for reading and LLM processing
06Supports structured JSON output with precise start times and durations
Use Cases
01Summarizing long-form video content for research or SEO analysis
02Building language learning assistants that use real video dialogue
03Automating the translation of video content for global audiences
