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youtube-transcript

Extracts YouTube video transcripts and organizes them into timestamped structured notes.

Updated Jul 6, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#youtube#notes#extraction#timestamps#video summary
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lucien-1127/strata-skill --skill youtube-transcript-lucien-1127
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/Lucien-1127/strata-skill/tree/main/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lucien-1127/strata-skill --skill youtube-transcript-lucien-1127

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Manually transcribing or summarizing YouTube videos is time-consuming. This Skill captures a video's transcript and turns it into organized, timestamped notes so you can review content without watching the entire video. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Transcript Extraction: Pulls the full transcript directly from a YouTube video link. - Segmented Summaries: Breaks the transcript into sections and highlights key points per segment. - Timestamped Notes: Produces structured notes pairing timestamps with content for quick navigation. - Use Case: Paste a link to a one-hour conference talk and receive a structured outline with timestamps, letting you jump straight to the segments that matter. ## Quick Start Paste a YouTube link and ask the agent to extract and organize the transcript into timestamped notes.

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?▼

Paste the YouTube video link and ask for the transcript. The Skill extracts the available transcript from the video and returns it as readable text organized into sections.

How to summarize a YouTube video without watching it?▼

Provide the video link and request a summary. The Skill pulls the transcript, divides it into segments, and produces key points with timestamps so you can review the content quickly.

Does YouTube transcript extraction work on videos without captions?▼

Transcript extraction depends on the video having captions or an auto-generated transcript available. Videos without any caption track cannot be transcribed by this approach.

What output format does the transcript organizer produce?▼

The output is a structured note format pairing timestamps with content. The transcript is divided into segments, each with summarized key points for easy navigation.

Why does transcript extraction fail for some YouTube videos?▼

Extraction fails when captions are disabled by the video owner, the video is private or region-restricted, or no auto-generated transcript exists. In those cases, an audio transcription tool would be needed instead.

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