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This skill extracts YouTube video transcripts from existing captions using yt-dlp, preferring manual subtitles and falling back to auto-generated ones. It outputs transcripts as JSON with timestamps or plain text and includes local SQLite caching for performance. Use it when you need to convert a YouTube video into text for tasks like summarization or search within Claude.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add openclaw/skills -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/openclaw/skillsgit clone https://github.com/openclaw/skills.git ~/.claude/skills/yt_transcriptCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the yt_transcript skill?
yt_transcript is a Claude Skill by openclaw. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform yt_transcript-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install yt_transcript?
Use the install commands on this page: add yt_transcript to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does yt_transcript belong to?
yt_transcript is in the Meta category, tagged general.
Is yt_transcript free to use?
Yes. yt_transcript is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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