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youtube-content

Convert YouTube transcripts into summaries, threads, blogs, chapters, and timestamped quotes.

Updated May 15, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#summarization#youtube#content repurposing#chapters#blog generation#social thread
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cabezno/bmb-encover-agent --skill youtube-content-cabezno
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-content
Source: https://github.com/cabezno/bmb-encover-agent/tree/main/skills/media/youtube-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cabezno/bmb-encover-agent --skill youtube-content-cabezno

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-api, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the time-consuming task of manually watching or reading YouTube content by converting available transcripts into ready-to-use written outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcript extraction from YouTube: Pulls transcripts from a wide range of YouTube URL formats (watch, short links, shorts, embeds, live links, or a raw 11-character ID).
  • Transform into structured content: Produces chapters, overall summaries, chapter-by-chapter summaries, Twitter/X-style threads, blog posts, and timestamped quotes.
  • Scales to long videos: Chunks very large transcripts and summarizes each part before merging into a coherent result.

Quick Start

Paste a YouTube URL or video ID and ask for a blog post summary in one request.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-content

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a YouTube video transcript into a blog post or social thread?▼

To convert a YouTube transcript, provide a video URL and request a specific output format. The tool fetches the transcript and transforms it into structured blog posts or social threads for content repurposing.

Can I extract chapters and summaries from long YouTube videos?▼

Yes, you can extract chapters and summaries from long videos. The tool chunks large transcripts, summarizes each part individually, and merges them into a coherent, structured result with timestamped quotes.

Do I need to install youtube-transcript-api to generate YouTube summaries?▼

Yes, installing the youtube-transcript-api dependency is required. It enables the tool to fetch transcript segments, validate non-empty results with language fallbacks, and process them into summaries.

Does YouTube transcript summarization work with Shorts and live stream links?▼

Yes, transcript extraction works with Shorts and live stream links. The tool accepts standard watch URLs, youtu.be short links, embeds, live links, or a raw 11-character video ID.

What happens if a YouTube video transcript is empty or missing?▼

When a transcript is missing, the tool validates non-empty results and uses language fallbacks. If no transcript data is available after fallback attempts, the transformation process cannot proceed.

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