Youtube Watcher
Fetches the text transcript of any YouTube video that has closed captions or auto-generated subtitles using yt-dlp.
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Fetches the text transcript of any YouTube video that has closed captions or auto-generated subtitles using yt-dlp. Uses the transcript to summarize, answer questions, or extract specific information from video content.
What this skill does
- 1Fetch the full text transcript of any YouTube video that has closed captions or auto-generated subtitles.
- 2Use the transcript as context to answer questions, summarize content, or extract specific information.
- 3Works locally via yt-dlp without any API key or external service cost.
When to use
- You want a quick summary of a YouTube video without watching it.
- Searching for a specific quote or piece of information mentioned somewhere in a long video.
- Pulling video content to inform a research task or draft a written response.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Youtube Watcher?
Youtube Watcher is a Claude Code skill for content by GooseWorks AI. Fetches the text transcript of any YouTube video that has closed captions or auto-generated subtitles using yt-dlp.
When should I use Youtube Watcher?
You want a quick summary of a YouTube video without watching it. Searching for a specific quote or piece of information mentioned somewhere in a long video.
How do I install Youtube Watcher?
Run the install command (npx goose-skills install). Once the skill is in place, Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches what it does.
Is Youtube Watcher free to use?
The author distributes it as MIT, but the repository has no LICENSE file. The source is public on GitHub (gooseworks-ai/goose-skills).