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youtube-transcript

Fetch YouTube transcripts via subtitles or Whisper audio transcription.

Updated Jan 27, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#subtitles#captions#youtube#transcription#yt-dlp#whisper
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Brmbobo/Lead-Gen --skill youtube-transcript-brmbobo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/Brmbobo/Lead-Gen/tree/main/.claude/skills/youtube-transcript/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Brmbobo/Lead-Gen --skill youtube-transcript-brmbobo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables rapid retrieval of transcripts from YouTube videos by downloading available subtitles (in .vtt) or generating a transcript via Whisper when subtitles are not present, saving time compared to manual transcription.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Subtitle download: Retrieve manual or auto-generated subtitles for a YouTube video.
  • Whisper transcription fallback: Transcribe audio when subtitles are unavailable.
  • Text-ready outputs: Produce clean transcripts in .vtt or plain text for analysis or content summaries.
  • Use Case: Analysts can build searchable video transcripts for large video libraries to enable faster keyword search and summarization.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL to download the transcript. The skill will check available subtitles, prefer manual subtitles, and fall back to Whisper transcription if needed. Then save the transcript as a .vtt file and optional plain text.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video URL?▼

To get a YouTube transcript from a URL, the skill uses yt-dlp to download available manual or auto-generated subtitles, saving them as VTT or plain text for immediate content analysis.

What happens when subtitles are unavailable for a YouTube video?▼

When subtitles are unavailable for a YouTube video, the skill falls back to using OpenAI Whisper to transcribe the audio directly, ensuring you still get a complete text-ready transcript.

Do I need OpenAI Whisper to download YouTube subtitles?▼

You do not need OpenAI Whisper to download existing YouTube subtitles, as yt-dlp handles caption retrieval; Whisper is only an optional dependency for audio transcription fallback.

What is the best way to extract YouTube captions for text analysis?▼

The best way to extract YouTube captions for text analysis is using a tool that retrieves subtitles via yt-dlp and outputs clean VTT or plain text, enabling rapid keyword search and summarization.

Can I retrieve auto-generated subtitles from YouTube in VTT format?▼

Yes, you can retrieve auto-generated subtitles from YouTube in VTT format, as the skill supports downloading both manual and auto-subtitles and outputs them directly as VTT files.

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