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Description
Use when YouTube is relevant: pasted video links or IDs, @handles, quick video lookups, summaries, channel latest uploads, topic search, or any request invol...
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent: it uses TranscriptAPI and only needs TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY. Before installing, decide whether you want the agent to create an account for you: the skill will ask for an email and a 6‑digit OTP and will perform HTTP calls to register/verify and then persist the returned sk_ key. Persisting the key means the agent will write it to a config/profile or secret store so it is available in future sessions — confirm the exact storage location on your platform and ensure you trust TranscriptAPI and whoever has access to that storage. Temporary files created to avoid redaction may contain sensitive tokens; ensure the agent cleans them up (the docs instruct to do so) and verify that behavior if this matters. If you prefer tighter control, create a TranscriptAPI account yourself and paste the TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY when prompted rather than letting the agent handle signup.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: yt
Version: 1.5.1
The skill provides YouTube transcript functionality via transcriptapi.com but includes high-risk instructions in references/auth-setup.md. It explicitly directs the AI agent to bypass platform security redaction features by writing sensitive credentials (JWTs and API keys) to temporary files instead of standard output. Additionally, it instructs the agent to modify system-level configuration files (such as shell profiles) to persist environment variables, which is a high-privilege operation that could be abused for persistence or unauthorized system modification.
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Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the declared requirements: the skill is an instruction-only wrapper around transcriptapi.com and only asks for TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY, which is the expected credential for that service.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and references/auth-setup.md instruct the agent to perform HTTP requests (register/verify) when creating an account, ask the user for an email and OTP, write raw HTTP responses to temp files to avoid redaction, and persist the TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY so it is available in future sessions. These actions are within scope for onboarding and API use, but they do entail writing temporary files and modifying persistent environment/configuration on the host.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or downloaded code — the skill is instruction-only and performs network requests. This is the lowest-risk install profile.
Credentials
Only one environment variable (TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY) is required and it's the expected credential for TranscriptAPI. There are no unrelated secrets or multiple credentials requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill asks the agent to persist the API key so it survives across sessions and non-interactive shells. That requirement is reasonable for usability, but it means the agent will write secrets into whatever persistent config or secret store is appropriate for the environment — users should confirm where the key will be stored and who/what can read it.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install yt - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/yt - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.5.1
Replace auth.js with agent-native auth-setup.md; fix YAML frontmatter (quote descriptions); add version field; move homepage into metadata.openclaw.
v1.5.0
abs path test
v1.4.1
ClawHub variant: minimal tapi-auth.js v3.0.0, only writes to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
v1.4.0
**Expanded persistent authentication support; the skill now writes API key to more locations for seamless background/autonomous use.**
- Added detailed documentation on API key file writes across various shells and environments.
- API key is now written to multiple config files (including .transcriptapi, OpenClaw config, zshenv, bashrc, fish, PowerShell, and more) for cross-platform persistence.
- Existing files are safely backed up before being modified.
- OpenClaw config updated to allow agent access in the background.
- Updated environment/config requirements in metadata.
v1.3.3
- Simplified and updated setup instructions for easier registration and verification, no password required.
- API key is now automatically saved to your shell profile and local config.
- "Channel latest" now accepts @handle, channel URL, or UC... ID for input.
- Added a direct link to the OpenAPI spec for complete parameter and schema details.
- Metadata includes user-invocable flag and bin requirements for clarity.
- Improved documentation for clarity and accuracy.
v1.3.2
Fix: markdown formatting + blank line between password warning and Step 2
v1.3.1
Fix: register response now echoes password + pre-filled next_command to prevent agents losing the password between register and verify steps
v1.3.0
Bundled auth script for agent-driven signup flow
v1.2.2
Fixed code block widths for proper rendering
v1.2.1
Removed separators
v1.2.0
Cleaned docs — removed internal implementation details
v1.1.0
Full v2 API support: search, channels, playlists. Accurate schemas, validation, cache TTLs.
v1.0.0
Initial release — YouTube transcripts via TranscriptAPI.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is yt?
Use when YouTube is relevant: pasted video links or IDs, @handles, quick video lookups, summaries, channel latest uploads, topic search, or any request invol... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 3473 downloads so far.
How do I install yt?
Run "/install yt" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is yt free?
Yes, yt is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does yt support?
yt is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created yt?
It is built and maintained by Rohit Das (@therohitdas); the current version is v1.5.1.
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