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/install ytb-transcript
Description
Fetch YouTube video transcripts, subtitles, and generate summaries. Use when the user wants to extract text from a YouTube video, download subtitles (similar...
Usage Guidance
Before installing, ask the skill author or publisher to clarify runtime behavior and provide the missing implementation files or a concrete description of how transcripts are fetched: which APIs or third‑party services will be contacted, whether scraping is used, and whether any API keys will be required. If the skill will use external services (e.g., downsub-like sites or the YouTube API), confirm the exact endpoints and privacy/ToS implications. Because no code accompanies the SKILL.md, treat the skill as incomplete until you see the referenced scripts; avoid granting credentials or installing anything until that is resolved. If you proceed, test it first with non-sensitive/public videos and monitor outbound network requests.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: ytb-transcript
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle describes a utility for fetching YouTube transcripts and generating summaries. The provided files (_meta.json and SKILL.md) contain standard instructions and metadata consistent with the stated purpose, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection. While the implementation scripts (scripts/fetch.py) are referenced but not included in the provided text, the available documentation is transparent and lacks high-risk indicators.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the actions described in the SKILL.md (extract transcripts, timestamps, generate summaries). However the manifest lists no code or install steps while the SKILL.md explicitly references implementation artifacts (references/methods.md and scripts/fetch.py) that are not present — an internal inconsistency that should be explained.
Instruction Scope
The instructions are high-level and permit the agent to "attempt to fetch the transcript using available services" but do not specify which services, endpoints, or methods (YouTube Data API, third-party sites like downsub.com, web scraping, or local tooling). That vagueness could allow broad network actions or scraping behavior not evident from the description. The SKILL.md does not instruct reading system files or secrets, which is good, but the missing implementation details make the runtime behavior unclear.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files, which minimizes installation risk. No downloads or archive extraction are declared.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required — reasonable for a thin wrapper that uses only public resources. However, realistic transcript fetching often requires an API key (YouTube Data API) or access to third-party services; the absence of any declared credentials is notable and could indicate missing documentation about how the skill will access transcripts.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request elevated persistence (always:false) and does not claim to modify other skills or system settings. It can be invoked by the agent normally, which is expected for skills.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install ytb-transcript - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/ytb-transcript - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of ytb-transcript skill.
- Fetch transcripts and subtitles from YouTube videos via URL or video ID.
- Generate AI-powered summaries and extract key points from video content.
- Support for timestamped transcripts and multi-language subtitles, prioritizing Chinese/English.
- Ideal for research, academic study, and efficient content analysis.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YouTube Transcript & Summary?
Fetch YouTube video transcripts, subtitles, and generate summaries. Use when the user wants to extract text from a YouTube video, download subtitles (similar... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 219 downloads so far.
How do I install YouTube Transcript & Summary?
Run "/install ytb-transcript" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is YouTube Transcript & Summary free?
Yes, YouTube Transcript & Summary is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does YouTube Transcript & Summary support?
YouTube Transcript & Summary is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created YouTube Transcript & Summary?
It is built and maintained by Junhao (@rqcker); the current version is v1.0.0.
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