conference-transcribe

Split conference livestreams into per-talk transcripts with timestamps and key takeaways.

154|9|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swyxio/skills --skill conference-transcribe
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Skill: conference-transcribe
Source: https://github.com/swyxio/skills/tree/main/conference-transcribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swyxio/skills --skill conference-transcribe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually splitting hour-long or multi-hour conference livestreams into individual per-talk transcripts, cleaning up caption errors, and adding structured timestamps and key takeaways is extremely time-consuming and error-prone for event organizers and content teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Talk Splitting: Parses chapter timestamps from YouTube video metadata or description to automatically split long conference recordings into individual talk segments.
  • Multi-Backend Transcription: Supports YouTube auto-captions (fastest, free option), Groq Whisper API, and local Whisper models with automatic fallback logic for different system setups.
  • LLM-Powered Cleanup: Runs a cleanup pass to fix transcription errors, add key takeaways, format timestamps, and structure transcripts for readability.
  • Use Case: For a 6-hour multi-talk conference livestream, this skill automatically generates 12 separate polished transcript files with speaker names, talk titles, and key points, eliminating hours of manual work.

Quick Start

Use the conference-transcribe skill to turn a multi-talk YouTube conference livestream URL into separate cleaned per-talk transcript files with key takeaways and timestamps.

Frequently Asked Questions about conference-transcribe

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I split a long YouTube conference video into individual talk transcripts?▼

You can split long YouTube conference videos by parsing chapter timestamps from the video metadata or description to automatically segment the recording into individual per-talk transcript files.

Can I use the Whisper API for conference transcription with local fallback?▼

Yes, conference transcription supports the Groq Whisper API and local Whisper models, applying automatic fallback logic to ensure processing succeeds across different system setups.

How do I extract key takeaways and fix errors in YouTube auto-captions?▼

You can clean up YouTube auto-captions by running an LLM-powered cleanup pass that fixes transcription errors, formats timestamps, and extracts key takeaways for structured readability.

What is the best way to transcribe multi-talk conference livestreams?▼

The best way to transcribe multi-talk conference livestreams is to use automated talk splitting combined with multi-backend transcription and LLM-powered cleanup to generate separate polished transcript files.

Does automated talk splitting work for multi-hour conference recordings?▼

Yes, automated talk splitting is designed for multi-hour conference recordings, automatically generating separate polished transcript files with speaker names, talk titles, and key points.

Do I need YouTube auto-captions to process conference transcription?▼

No, you do not need YouTube auto-captions; it is simply the fastest free option, while the transcription pipeline also supports the Groq Whisper API and local Whisper model fallbacks.