youtube-summarizer

SKILL.md

Extract YouTube transcripts and generate detailed, comprehensive summaries using structured analysis frameworks.

Validates video availability and extracts transcripts using the youtube-transcript-api Python library, with automatic dependency installation if needed

Applies the STAR + R-I-S-E summarization framework to produce thorough, reference-quality documentation capturing all insights, arguments, and key points

Supports multiple YouTube URL formats and handles language preferences with fallback to English

Displays visual progress tracking throughout the workflow with step-by-step status updates and error handling for private videos, disabled transcripts, or unavailable content

youtube-summarizer

Purpose

This skill extracts transcripts from YouTube videos and generates comprehensive, verbose summaries using the STAR + R-I-S-E framework. It validates video availability, extracts transcripts using the youtube-transcript-api Python library, and produces detailed documentation capturing all insights, arguments, and key points.

The skill is designed for users who need thorough content analysis and reference documentation from educational videos, lectures, tutorials, or informational content.

When to Use This Skill

This skill should be used when:

User provides a YouTube video URL and wants a detailed summary

User needs to document video content for reference without rewatching

User wants to extract insights, key points, and arguments from educational content

User needs transcripts from YouTube videos for analysis

User asks to "summarize", "resume", or "extract content" from YouTube videos

User wants comprehensive documentation prioritizing completeness over brevity