youtube-transcript

Fetch YouTube video transcripts from a URL or video ID.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/saajunaid/junai --skill youtube-transcript-saajunaid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/saajunaid/junai/tree/main/.github/skills/media/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saajunaid/junai --skill youtube-transcript-saajunaid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Download transcripts from YouTube videos when a user provides a YouTube URL or video ID, enabling quick access to captions or full transcripts for content creation, research, or accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Download manual or auto-generated subtitles from YouTube.
  • Generate plain-text transcripts for quick reading, search indexing, or repurposing content.
  • Use Case: Content creators can extract transcripts to repurpose into blog posts, summaries, or scripts.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to fetch the transcript for a YouTube video using its URL or ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

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

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

To download a YouTube transcript, provide the video URL or ID. The tool fetches and extracts subtitles automatically, delivering plain-text captions suitable for reading, research, or repurposing content.

Can I extract auto-generated YouTube subtitles as plain text?▼

Yes, you can extract auto-generated YouTube subtitles. The tool retrieves both manual and auto-generated captions, converting them into plain-text transcripts for quick reading or search indexing.

Does this tool use Whisper to transcribe YouTube videos?▼

This tool uses yt-dlp for transcript retrieval, applying Whisper-based transcription only as an optional last resort when standard subtitle extraction fails.

What is the best way to get YouTube captions for content repurposing?▼

The best way to get YouTube captions for repurposing is extracting the video transcript. This provides a plain-text format that can be easily converted into blog posts, summaries, or scripts.

Do I need any dependencies to fetch subtitles from YouTube?▼

No external dependencies are required to fetch subtitles. The tool orchestrates a self-contained end-to-end workflow to extract transcripts directly from a provided YouTube video URL or ID.