Does this skill support auto-generated captions?

Yes, the skill fetches manually added captions when available and automatically falls back to auto-generated captions if manual ones are not provided.

Can I get transcripts with timestamps?

Yes, you can use the --timestamps flag to receive the transcript in a [MM:SS] or [HH:MM:SS] format for easier navigation.

Will it work on videos where captions are disabled?

No, the video must have some form of captions (manual or auto-generated) enabled on YouTube for the tool to extract the text.

How does it handle text formatting?

For plain text output, the skill automatically cleans up the transcript by arranging it into complete paragraphs so sentences are not cut off in the middle.

Which YouTube URL formats are supported?

It supports standard watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=), shortened youtu.be links, embed URLs, and raw 11-character video IDs.

YouTube Transcript Extractor

Name: YouTube Transcript Extractor
Author: intellectronica

byintellectronica

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

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

The YouTube Transcript skill provides a specialized way for Claude to access and process the spoken content of YouTube videos programmatically. By providing a video URL or ID, users can retrieve full transcripts with or without timestamps, making it an essential tool for content creators, researchers, and students. The skill handles various URL formats, provides fallback logic for auto-generated captions, and ensures the output is formatted for readability, allowing for seamless integration into larger writing, research, and coding workflows.

Key Features

01Optional timestamp formatting in [MM:SS] or [HH:MM:SS] for precise referencing.

02197 GitHub stars

03Automated text cleanup and paragraph arrangement for improved readability.

04Extracts both manual and auto-generated YouTube captions.

05Direct output to text files with automated naming conventions based on video IDs.

06Support for multiple URL formats including watch links, youtu.be shorts, and embed links.

Use Cases

01Generating summaries and study notes from long-form educational videos or webinars.

02Repurposing video content into written blog posts, documentation, or social media threads.

03Searching for specific keywords or data points within video dialogue without manual scrubbing.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add intellectronica/agent-skills youtube-transcript

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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