reel-transcript

Transcribe short-form video URLs into timestamped transcripts via Supadata MCP.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dwarvesf/claude-skills --skill reel-transcript
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reel-transcript
Source: https://github.com/dwarvesf/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/reel-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dwarvesf/claude-skills --skill reel-transcript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transcribe short-form video content from reels and other social platforms into timestamped transcripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Primary transcript via Supadata MCP for URLs (Instagram Reels, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, X) with a fallback to local Whisper for offline or failed remote processing.
  • Output includes timestamped segments by default and supports plain text extraction for knowledge capture.
  • Knowledge-context integration: augment transcripts with metadata and push to a knowledge repo when requested.

Quick Start

Share a short-form video URL or upload a video file to trigger transcription.

Frequently Asked Questions about reel-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe Instagram Reels and TikTok videos into text?▼

To transcribe Instagram Reels and TikTok videos, supply the video URL to extract a timestamped transcript. The system uses Supadata for remote URL processing and falls back to local Whisper if needed.

Does video transcription work with uploaded files or only social media URLs?▼

Video transcription works with both uploaded files and social media URLs. Supported URL platforms include Instagram Reels, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, and X, processed via Supadata.

Do I need ffmpeg and faster-whisper installed to transcribe short videos?▼

You do not strictly need ffmpeg and faster-whisper for remote URL transcription. Local Whisper requires these optional tools as a fallback when offline or remote processing fails.

What is the best way to extract timestamps from short-form video content?▼

The best way to extract timestamps from short-form video is processing the media through Supadata or Whisper. The output provides structured, timestamped segments by default for accurate alignment.

Can I push transcribed video content directly to a knowledge repository?▼

You can push transcribed video content directly to a knowledge repo. The output supports plain text extraction and metadata enrichment, making transcripts suitable for knowledge capture.

Why does Supadata fail to transcribe some reel URLs?▼

Supadata may fail to transcribe reel URLs due to connectivity issues or platform restrictions. The system automatically falls back to local Whisper transcription using faster-whisper for offline processing.