📊 Youtube Transcript
This skill downloads YouTube transcripts (captions or subtitles) using yt-dlp and optionally transcribes with Whisper when needed.
npx playbooks add skill michalparkola/tapestry-skills-for-claude-code --skill youtube-transcript
About Youtube Transcript
Youtube Transcript is a free productivity skill that configures AI coding agents to this skill downloads youtube transcripts (captions or subtitles) using yt-dlp and optionally transcribes with whisper when needed.
Its 17-word system prompt specializes your agent in productivity with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.
Use Cases
- Setting up personal automation workflows
- Building note-taking and knowledge management systems
- Integrating project management tools via API
- Creating custom keyboard shortcuts and macros
Example Prompts
System Prompt (17 words)
This skill downloads YouTube transcripts (captions or subtitles) using yt-dlp and optionally transcribes with Whisper when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youtube Transcript?
Youtube Transcript is a free productivity skill for AI coding agents. This skill downloads YouTube transcripts (captions or subtitles) using yt-dlp and optionally transcribes with Whisper when needed.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with productivity expertise.
How do I use Youtube Transcript with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill michalparkola/tapestry-skills-for-claude-code --skill youtube-transcript in your terminal to install Youtube Transcript into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Youtube Transcript?
Youtube Transcript is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Youtube Transcript free to use?
Yes, Youtube Transcript is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/michalparkola/tapestry-skills-for-claude-code/tree/main/youtube-transcript. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
