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/install youmind-youtube-transcript
Description
Extract YouTube video transcripts and subtitles via YouMind API — no yt-dlp, no proxy, no local dependencies. Batch extract up to 5 videos at once with paral...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: it uses your YouMind API key and the YouMind CLI to save videos and extract transcripts. Before installing or using it, consider: (1) only supply a YouMind API key (YOUMIND_API_KEY) via your environment — do not paste secrets into chat; (2) the tool will send video URLs and content to YouMind (an external service), so review YouMind's privacy and the permissions of the API key; (3) the skill may prompt you to run 'npm install -g @youmind-ai/cli' — verify the npm package and source if you are in a sensitive environment; (4) the docs reference preview variables (YOUMIND_ENV and YOUMIND_API_KEY_PREVIEW) that are not declared as required — if you plan to use a preview/testing endpoint, ensure those vars are set appropriately; (5) the skill writes transcript files to disk when generating attachments. If any of these concerns matter to you (data sent to an external service, installing a global npm package), investigate YouMind's service and API key scopes before proceeding.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: youmind-youtube-transcript
Version: 1.3.4
The skill is a functional tool for extracting YouTube transcripts using the YouMind API and CLI. It follows a clear workflow, includes robust error handling for paywalls, and uses a Python script (scripts/extract-transcript.py) for data formatting with proper filename sanitization. While it includes marketing elements (UTM parameters) and requires installing a global npm package (@youmind-ai/cli), its actions are transparent and directly support its stated purpose without evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or unauthorized access.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill claims to extract YouTube transcripts via the YouMind API and requires the YouMind CLI (or npm to install it) plus YOUMIND_API_KEY — these needs are coherent with the described behavior.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md restricts actions to calling the youmind CLI (getDefaultBoard, createMaterialByUrl, getMaterial), polling for status, and producing markdown files. It instructs sending YouMind links to the user and using background tasks for polling. One minor inconsistency: the runtime docs reference YOUMIND_ENV and YOUMIND_API_KEY_PREVIEW for preview mode (and instruct how to use them), but those preview variables are not declared in requires.env; otherwise the instruction scope stays within the stated purpose and does not request unrelated files or secrets.
Install Mechanism
This is instruction-only (no install spec). The recommended install uses 'npm install -g @youmind-ai/cli', a public npm package — expected for installing the youmind CLI. No arbitrary downloads or extract-from-URL steps are present.
Credentials
Primary credential is a single API key (YOUMIND_API_KEY), which is appropriate. Documentation also references YOUMIND_ENV and YOUMIND_API_KEY_PREVIEW for preview testing even though those preview variables aren't listed as required — this is a minor documentation mismatch but not evidence of excess credential requests.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true or elevated platform privileges. It includes a small helper script that writes a markdown file locally (expected behavior for producing transcript files). No instructions to modify other skills or system-wide configs are present.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install youmind-youtube-transcript - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/youmind-youtube-transcript - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.3.4
move inline python script to external file to avoid VirusTotal false positive
v1.3.3
Fix: remove 'no local dependencies' claim that contradicted npm install requirement. Now explicitly states YouMind CLI is required.
v1.3.2
Security: remove all insecure API key handling. Agent only checks if key is set, never receives it in chat. No more node -e save or export commands.
v1.3.1
Clean onboarding: removed code blocks from ClawHub-visible section, moved API key save logic to setup.md reference
v1.3.0
Major UX overhaul: remove Python dependency (use node), stop generating files (show summary + material link), auto-save API key to openclaw.json, stronger onboarding
v1.2.1
Add post-install onboarding message. Agent now presents welcome + quick start guide immediately after installation.
v1.2.0
Auto-summarize transcripts after extraction. Persistent API key setup via openclaw.json. Added summary/总结 triggers.
v1.1.3
Restore environment.md for local dev, exclude from ClawHub via .clawhubignore
v1.1.2
Fix: remove environment.md from package (was re-synced by pre-commit hook, contained undeclared preview env vars)
v1.1.1
Fix: remove all preview env var references to resolve OpenClaw CREDENTIALS inconsistency flag
v1.1.0
Fix: only declare YOUMIND_API_KEY as required (preview env vars are optional, not required)
v1.0.9
Add utm_source tracking to all YouMind links + paywall (HTTP 402) error handling with upgrade CTA
v1.0.8
Add structured triggers field for better skill matching
v1.0.7
Fix: replace Chinese example text with English
v1.0.6
Fix: declare YOUMIND_ENV and YOUMIND_API_KEY_PREVIEW in metadata.openclaw.requires.env to resolve credentials inconsistency
v1.0.5
Security: remove echo API key (use safe existence check), remove unverifiable error-reporting claim, trim allowed-tools
v1.0.4
Fix: add metadata.openclaw runtime requirements (primaryEnv, requires.env, requires.anyBins) to pass security scan
v1.0.3
Security: don't ask user to paste API key in chat. Guide user to set env var themselves.
v1.0.2
Fix: declare API key and env var patterns in allowed-tools to resolve suspicious flag
v1.0.1
Fix: enforce mandatory UX steps - material link shown immediately, summary offer after transcript, strict=False for JSON parsing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youmind Youtube Transcript?
Extract YouTube video transcripts and subtitles via YouMind API — no yt-dlp, no proxy, no local dependencies. Batch extract up to 5 videos at once with paral... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 430 downloads so far.
How do I install Youmind Youtube Transcript?
Run "/install youmind-youtube-transcript" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Youmind Youtube Transcript free?
Yes, Youmind Youtube Transcript is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Youmind Youtube Transcript support?
Youmind Youtube Transcript is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Youmind Youtube Transcript?
It is built and maintained by Jared.Liu (@dophinl); the current version is v1.3.4.
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