video-transcript-downloader

Download media and extract paragraph-style transcripts from YouTube and yt-dlp supported sites.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ProyectoG007/Skill.bat --skill video-transcript-downloader-proyectog007
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-transcript-downloader
Source: https://github.com/ProyectoG007/Skill.bat/tree/main/scripts/06_Video_Audio/04.%20video-transcript-downloader-1.0.0
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ProyectoG007/Skill.bat --skill video-transcript-downloader-proyectog007

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-plus, yt-dlp, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of downloading video, audio, and subtitle files from various online platforms, and extracts clean, paragraph-style transcripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript Extraction: Get clean, readable transcripts from YouTube and other supported sites, with optional timestamps.
  • Media Downloads: Download entire videos, audio-only versions, or specific subtitle files.
  • Format Selection: List and download specific video/audio formats using yt-dlp's advanced options.
  • Use Case: You need to create a blog post summarizing a YouTube tutorial. Use this Skill to download the video and extract a clean transcript for easy editing.

Quick Start

Use the video-transcript-downloader skill to download the audio from the provided YouTube URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-transcript-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube transcripts and convert them to clean paragraphs?▼

Downloading YouTube transcripts and converting them to clean paragraphs is automated by fetching subtitles via the youtube-transcript-plus library and formatting them into readable text. The Skill extracts clean, paragraph-style transcripts and optionally includes timestamps for easy reading.

Can I download audio only from YouTube videos for offline listening?▼

Yes, you can download audio only from YouTube videos for offline listening. The Skill supports downloading audio-only versions from YouTube and other yt-dlp supported sites, allowing custom format selection and output directories to save your files.

Does this tool work with video sites other than YouTube?▼

Yes, this tool works with video sites other than YouTube. It handles media downloads and subtitle extraction from any platform supported by the yt-dlp dependency, allowing you to download video, audio, and transcripts across multiple sites.

What is the best way to extract subtitles and video formats simultaneously?▼

The best way to extract subtitles and video formats simultaneously is using a tool with yt-dlp advanced options. This Skill lists and downloads specific video or audio formats while fetching subtitle files, streamlining the extraction process into a single workflow.

Why does transcript fetching fail on some videos and how is it handled?▼

Transcript fetching fails on some videos when subtitles are disabled or unavailable. This Skill handles such failures by using a yt-dlp fallback mechanism, attempting to retrieve the transcript through an alternative method if the primary fetch fails.