Extract YouTube video transcripts from existing captions (manual or auto-generated) using yt-dlp, with optional timestamps and local SQLite caching. Use when...
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install youtube-transcript-yt-dlpOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install youtube-transcript-yt-dlpβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/youtube-transcript-yt-dlp/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
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What YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) can do for your AI workflow
Youtube video transcripts directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 1,937+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
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YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) extends your AI assistant with the ability to extract YouTube video transcripts from existing captions (manual or auto-generated) using yt-dlp, with optional timestamps and local SQLite caching. Use when... Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) as its underlying capability.
YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Getting started with YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) takes about two minutes. Place the skill at `~/.claude/skills/youtube-transcript-yt-dlp/` (personal, all projects) or `.claude/skills/youtube-transcript-yt-dlp/` (project-specific), then restart your AI client. From that point, typing `/youtube-transcript-yt-dlp` in any conversation activates it, or the AI will use it on its own when it detects a relevant request.
YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) has been installed 1,937 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Design & Creative category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/youtube-transcript-yt-dlp/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/youtube-transcript-yt-dlp/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /youtube-transcript-yt-dlp or let the AI discover it automatically.
YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
YouTube Transcript (yt-dlp captions) is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Extract YouTube video transcripts from existing captions (manual or auto-generated) using yt-dlp, with optional timestamps and local SQLite caching. Use when...
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