Does this tool require installing yt-dlp or using a headless browser?

No. It makes API calls via TranscriptAPI and does not rely on yt-dlp, headless browsers, or any local binaries.

How do I install these skills?

For OpenClaw, run `npx clawhub@latest install youtube-full`; for Hermes Agent, use the `hermes skills install` command; for Claude Code or Cursor, use `npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-full`.

How is the API Key configured?

On first run, the agent asks for your email and sends an OTP code. Once verified, it automatically saves the API Key to the relevant shell or agent config file. Alternatively, you can register manually at transcriptapi.com and set the `TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` environment variable.

How many free credits are included?

You get 100 free credits upon registration, with no credit card required. Most operations cost 1 credit, while channel resolution and fetching the latest videos are free.

Can I install only specific skills if I just need search?

Yes. Besides the recommended `youtube-full`, you can install individual skills like `youtube-search`, `transcript`, `youtube-channels`, or `youtube-playlist` to keep the context footprint small.

September 26, 2026

YouTube Skills for AI Agents

AI & Machine Learning Prompt Engineering & Skill Management0

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Equips AI agents with YouTube transcript retrieval, video search, channel browsing, and playlist extraction.

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安装 / 调用方式bash

# OpenClaw
npx clawhub@latest install youtube-full

# Hermes Agent
hermes skills install skills-sh/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/skills/youtube-full

# Claude Code / Cursor / Antigravity / Cline / Codex
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-full

# 安装全部 12 个技能
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills

# 手动安装
git clone https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills.git
cp -r youtube-skills/skills/youtube-full ~/.claude/skills/

调用示例json

"Summarize this video: [URL]"
"Find videos about machine learning"
"What has TED posted this week?"
"List all videos in this playlist"
"Get captions from this video in Spanish"

Product facts

Type: AI Skill & Agent
Category: AI & Machine Learning › Prompt Engineering & Skill Management
Pricing: Freemium
Platforms: ChatGPT · Claude · Claude Code · Cursor
Launched: Sep 26, 2026
Listed: Sep 26, 2026
Website: github.com

Overview

GitHub GitHub

YouTube Skills for AI Agents is a set of AI capability artifacts in the Agent Skills format that lets AI agents access YouTube data via API calls. Powered by TranscriptAPI, it requires no yt-dlp, headless browsers, or local binaries. ## Core Capabilities - **Transcripts & Captions**: Timestamped video transcripts, multilingual caption extraction, and bulk transcript retrieval for all videos in a channel. - **Video Search**: Search for videos and channels on YouTube, or run keyword searches within a specific channel. - **Channel Browsing**: View a channel's uploads and latest videos, and resolve @handles. - **Playlist Extraction**: Retrieve all video details from a given playlist. ## Skill Modules The project includes 12 skills. `youtube-full` is recommended, combining transcript, search, channel, and playlist features. To reduce context usage and improve performance for specific tasks, you can install granular skills like `transcript`, `youtube-search`, `youtube-channels`, or `youtube-playlist` individually. ## Who It's For Designed for AI agent runtimes supporting the Agent Skills format, including OpenClaw (ClawdBot/Moltbot), Hermes Agent, Claude Code, Cursor, Antigravity, Cline, and Codex. Non-developers can simply paste the installation prompt to their AI agent, which will handle the setup automatically. ## Authentication On first run, the agent prompts you for an email address and sends an OTP code, then automatically completes TranscriptAPI registration and saves the API Key. The key is stored in the appropriate config file for your runtime (e.g., `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`, the Hermes secret store, or a shell profile). Registration grants 100 free credits—no credit card required.

Key features

Video Transcripts: Retrieve transcripts for any YouTube video, with optional timestamps.
YouTube Search: Search for videos and channels on YouTube by keyword.
Channel Browsing: View channel uploads, fetch the latest videos, and resolve @handles.
Playlist Extraction: Retrieve all video details from a specified YouTube playlist.
Multilingual Captions: Extract closed captions (CC) or subtitles in a chosen language.
Bulk Transcripts: Fetch transcripts for every video in a channel at once.
Automatic API Key Setup: The agent guides you through email and OTP to register and save the key automatically.
All-in-One Skill: The youtube-full skill bundles all core features into a single module.
Granular Skills: 12 standalone skills available for on-demand installation to minimize agent context usage.
Multi-Runtime Support: Works with OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

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September 26, 2026

Q&A

Does this tool require installing yt-dlp or using a headless browser?AI-generated: No. It makes API calls via TranscriptAPI and does not rely on yt-dlp, headless browsers, or any local binaries.
How do I install these skills?AI-generated: For OpenClaw, run `npx clawhub@latest install youtube-full`; for Hermes Agent, use the `hermes skills install` command; for Claude Code or Cursor, use `npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill youtube-full`.
How is the API Key configured?AI-generated: On first run, the agent asks for your email and sends an OTP code. Once verified, it automatically saves the API Key to the relevant shell or agent config file. Alternatively, you can register manually at transcriptapi.com and set the `TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` environment variable.
How many free credits are included?AI-generated: You get 100 free credits upon registration, with no credit card required. Most operations cost 1 credit, while channel resolution and fetching the latest videos are free.
Which AI agents are supported?AI-generated: Any AI agent compatible with the Agent Skills format, including OpenClaw (ClawdBot/Moltbot), Hermes Agent, Claude Code, Cursor, Antigravity, Cline, and Codex.
Can I install only specific skills if I just need search?AI-generated: Yes. Besides the recommended `youtube-full`, you can install individual skills like `youtube-search`, `transcript`, `youtube-channels`, or `youtube-playlist` to keep the context footprint small.