Video Transcript Reader
Pulls the transcript from any video link so Claude can summarize or analyze it.
by TheCraigHewitt · ★ 165 on GitHub
What it does
You give Claude a video link from YouTube, a podcast, or similar sources, and it fetches the transcript so Claude can answer questions, summarize, or research the content. You can also ask it to look at the visuals when on-screen text or imagery matters. It requires a couple of free tools installed on your computer first.
Who it’s for
A good fit for people who research markets, competitors or topics and writers, coaches and content creators.
Do you need to code?
Some. To get the most from this one you may need to be comfortable with code, the command line or technical setup.
How to install
Add it to Claude as a skill. Download the skill folder from its source page, zip it, and upload it in Claude’s settings under Skills. See the step-by-step guide.
Safety note
Requires installing free command-line tools (yt-dlp, ffmpeg) and running a script from a terminal.
Script files included: 1
As with any add-on, only install skills from sources you trust, and read what it does first.
License
MIT