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transcriptapi

Fetch YouTube transcripts and search videos via TranscriptAPI.com.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#content discovery#api#youtube#video analysis#youtube data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill transcriptapi-monmacllcapp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: transcriptapi
Source: https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks/tree/main/skills/youtube/clawhub/transcriptapi
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill transcriptapi-monmacllcapp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides programmatic access to YouTube video transcripts and metadata, enabling analysis, summarization, and content discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch Transcripts: Retrieve full transcripts for any YouTube video in text or JSON format, with optional timestamps.
  • Search YouTube: Find videos and channels based on search queries.
  • Channel & Playlist Browsing: Get lists of videos from channels or playlists.
  • Use Case: Automatically fetch and summarize the transcript of a YouTube lecture to quickly grasp the key points without watching the entire video.

Quick Start

Use the transcriptapi skill to get the transcript for the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about transcriptapi

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch YouTube video transcripts programmatically?▼

Yes, you can search for YouTube videos and channels using specific search queries. The Skill provides search functionality to find relevant content and channels, returning data that facilitates content discovery and analysis workflows via HTTP requests.

How do I get a list of videos from a YouTube channel or playlist?▼

An API key is required for authentication to use this Skill. The TranscriptAPI service operates using HTTP requests to its endpoints, and you must provide this key to access transcripts, search functionality, and channel or playlist data.

Can I retrieve YouTube transcripts with timestamps for video analysis?▼

Yes, you can retrieve YouTube transcripts with optional timestamps for video analysis. The Skill fetches full transcripts in text or JSON formats, enabling detailed content analysis and summarization workflows without needing to watch the entire video.

Does this Skill work with Node for YouTube data extraction?▼

This Skill works with Node to execute scripts for YouTube data extraction. It provides programmatic access to YouTube transcripts and metadata, allowing you to fetch video data, search content, and browse channel uploads within your Node environment.

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