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YouTube Long Video Transcript

by qingliu1617-art · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install ytb-transcript-long
Description
YouTube long video (>1 hour) full verbatim transcription and translation workflow. Use when user needs to (1) Extract subtitles from YouTube videos, (2) Translate English transcripts to Chinese, (3) Handle long videos that exceed session limits, (4) Process DownSub API responses and generate formatted documents.
Usage Guidance
Do not install blindly. Key points to check before proceeding: - The SKILL.md requires a DownSub API key yet the registry metadata lists no credentials — confirm where/how you'll provide the API key and avoid pasting secrets into plain instructions. Prefer storing keys in your platform's secrets store. - The document embeds an Authorization header with a bearer token (starts with 'AIza...'); treat this as suspicious (possible accidental leak or placeholder). Do not assume the embedded token is valid or safe to use. - Verify that DownSub actually requires the type of key described and that the endpoint and Authorization scheme are legitimate (consider using official YouTube APIs or known services instead). - Note the skill asks the agent to spawn sub-agents and read/write transcript files; ensure you trust the agent runtime with those files and do not allow it to access unrelated files or credentials. - Clarify the contradictory instructions around 'zhiyan' and the recommended workflow (the SKILL.md has inconsistent guidance). - If you proceed, prefer giving the minimum required credential scoped appropriately, test with a small non-sensitive video, and monitor any network requests the agent makes.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: ytb-transcript-long Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is designed for YouTube video transcription and translation, utilizing external APIs and tools. All network access to `downsub.com`, file system operations for saving transcripts, and the use of the `zhiyan` tool for online document generation are directly aligned with the stated purpose. The instructions for the AI agent, including the sub-agent prompt, are specific, constrained, and include safety checks (e.g., language verification), showing no evidence of prompt injection or malicious intent. The hardcoded API key in `SKILL.md` is presented as an example for configuration, not for direct use by the agent, which is instructed to verify a configured key.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (YouTube long-video transcription & translation) matches the SKILL.md workflow, but the metadata declares no required credentials or tools while the instructions explicitly require a DownSub API key and optional 'zhiyan' tool. The SKILL.md even embeds an Authorization header with a bearer token, which is inconsistent with the registry metadata and unexpected for a simple instruction-only skill.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions tell the agent to POST to https://api.downsub.com/download with a specific Authorization header (token-looking string starting with 'AIza...'), spawn sub-agents, read and slice large transcript files, append/write chunk files, and optionally call a 'zhiyan' MCP. The instructions contain contradictions (e.g., earlier 'Has zhiyan? → Can generate online docs' vs. spawn-task text 'Do NOT use zhiyan') and include a hard-coded credential in the document — both are red flags. The steps ask the agent to handle secrets and to spawn background processing, which broadens the surface area beyond a simple parser.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files are present (instruction-only). This lowers the risk from disk-installed arbitrary code. However, being instruction-only means the SKILL.md itself is the primary security surface and must be trusted.
Credentials
The skill metadata lists no required environment variables or primary credential, yet the SKILL.md requires a DownSub API key and shows an Authorization header with a token pattern ('AIza...') typically associated with Google API keys. Requiring a bearer/API key is reasonable for a third‑party service, but the metadata should declare it and the embedded token in the instructions is problematic. The skill also asks the user to 'configure in secrets' with no guidance on scope or storage.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request persistent installation or 'always' inclusion and does not ask to modify other skills or system-wide settings. It does instruct spawning sub-agents and writing local files (transcript chunks and merged outputs), which is expected for long-file processing but increases operational privileges at runtime; this is a normal but notable capability.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install ytb-transcript-long
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /ytb-transcript-long
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
YouTube long video (>1hr) transcription and Chinese translation workflow
Metadata
Slug ytb-transcript-long
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is YouTube Long Video Transcript?

YouTube long video (>1 hour) full verbatim transcription and translation workflow. Use when user needs to (1) Extract subtitles from YouTube videos, (2) Translate English transcripts to Chinese, (3) Handle long videos that exceed session limits, (4) Process DownSub API responses and generate formatted documents. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1009 downloads so far.

How do I install YouTube Long Video Transcript?

Run "/install ytb-transcript-long" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is YouTube Long Video Transcript free?

Yes, YouTube Long Video Transcript is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does YouTube Long Video Transcript support?

YouTube Long Video Transcript is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created YouTube Long Video Transcript?

It is built and maintained by qingliu1617-art (@qingliu1617-art); the current version is v1.0.0.

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