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youtube copy of yt

by inaor · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install some-other-youtube
Description
Fetch YouTube video transcripts via APIFY API using residential proxies to bypass bot detection, supporting text and JSON output formats.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (use APIFY to fetch YouTube transcripts), but the published metadata omits the APIFY_API_TOKEN requirement that the docs and script clearly need. Before installing or using it: (1) confirm you trust the publisher — the listed name/description are inconsistent; (2) do not commit your APIFY_API_TOKEN to source control and consider using a least-privilege token if APIFY supports it; (3) verify you accept outbound network calls to api.apify.com (the script posts to and polls APIFY actor runs) and the associated costs (~$0.007 per video); (4) run the script in an isolated environment (virtualenv, container) and inspect the code yourself — the included script is short and readable; (5) ask the publisher to update registry metadata to declare the required env var (APIFY_API_TOKEN) and provide a clear description. The mismatch in declared requirements is the primary reason to be cautious; the code itself contains no obvious exfiltration beyond contacting apify.com for expected data.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: Developer: Version: Description: OpenClaw Agent Skill Suspicious High-Entropy/Eval files: 1 The skill bundle is designed to fetch YouTube transcripts using the APIFY API. The `SKILL.md` and `README.md` provide clear, legitimate instructions for setup and usage, including setting an `APIFY_API_TOKEN` environment variable. The `scripts/fetch_transcript.py` script correctly utilizes this token to make API calls exclusively to `api.apify.com` for its stated purpose. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, prompt injection attempts against the agent, or obfuscation. All network and file operations are directly aligned with the skill's functionality.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md, README, and the included Python script all implement a YouTube-transcript fetcher that calls apify.com (actor karamelo~youtube-transcripts). That aligns with the apparent purpose. However the published skill name ('youtube copy of yt') and lack of a description are odd and the registry metadata does not declare the APIFY_API_TOKEN requirement even though both SKILL.md and the script require it.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are narrowly scoped to calling APIFY: setting APIFY_API_TOKEN, running the Python script, and passing a YouTube URL/ID. The SKILL.md does not instruct reading unrelated files, scanning system paths, or exfiltrating other credentials.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided (instruction-only plus a Python script). The only dependency is the widely used 'requests' Python library, which the script checks for and instructs installing. There are no downloads from unknown URLs or archives.
Credentials
The script and SKILL.md clearly require APIFY_API_TOKEN (an API credential) and a python3/runtime with requests; that is proportionate to the stated functionality. The concern is that the registry metadata lists no required environment variables or primary credential — an inconsistency that could lead users to install without realizing they must provide a token. No other unrelated credentials are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request persistent/always-on inclusion, does not modify other skills, and has no elevated privileges. It simply performs outbound API calls to apify.com when executed.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install some-other-youtube
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /some-other-youtube
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of youtube-apify-transcript. - Fetch YouTube transcripts using the APIFY API, bypassing YouTube bot detection with residential proxies. - Supports basic transcript retrieval, output to file, JSON formatting (with timestamps), and language preference options. - Simple setup with free APIFY account and API token (no credit card required). - Handles invalid URLs, missing transcripts, API quota limits, and network errors gracefully. - Free tier: $5/month credits (~714 videos); usage tracking available. - Requires APIFY_API_TOKEN environment variable and Python 3 installed.
Metadata
Slug some-other-youtube
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is youtube copy of yt?

Fetch YouTube video transcripts via APIFY API using residential proxies to bypass bot detection, supporting text and JSON output formats. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1466 downloads so far.

How do I install youtube copy of yt?

Run "/install some-other-youtube" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is youtube copy of yt free?

Yes, youtube copy of yt is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does youtube copy of yt support?

youtube copy of yt is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created youtube copy of yt?

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

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