yt
Quick YouTube utility — fetch transcripts, search videos, get latest from channels. Use when someone shares a YouTube link, asks about a video, or says "yt", "youtube", "check this video", "what's this video about", "find videos about", "latest from".
Why use this skill?
Enhance your terminal with the OpenClaw YouTube skill. Easily fetch video transcripts, search content, and monitor channels directly from your command line.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/therohitdas/ytWhat This Skill Does
The yt skill is a powerful YouTube integration for OpenClaw that allows you to interact with video content directly through your terminal. Built on top of TranscriptAPI.com, this utility bridges the gap between passive video consumption and active data extraction. Whether you need the full text of a lecture, want to search for specific topics across the YouTube ecosystem, or simply keep track of the latest uploads from your favorite creators, this skill provides a seamless interface.
Installation
To integrate this into your workflow, run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/therohitdas/yt. Upon installation, the skill requires an API key from TranscriptAPI.com. If you do not have one, the skill includes a built-in authentication flow. Simply provide your email when prompted, and you will receive a 6-digit OTP to complete the verification process. Your credentials are securely managed in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json, with the skill automatically creating backups of existing config files before modification.
Use Cases
- Research: Instantly fetch transcripts for long-form educational videos to search for specific keywords or quotes.
- Content Curation: Quickly query YouTube to find relevant videos on niche technical topics without leaving your command line.
- Creator Tracking: Monitor your favorite channels by fetching their latest uploads, complete with metadata like view counts and publication dates.
- Identity Resolution: Convert human-readable channel handles into official channel IDs for deeper technical analysis.
Example Prompts
- "yt, what is the transcript for this video: [link]?"
- "find me videos about advanced rust programming concepts."
- "what are the latest videos from the @TED channel?"
Tips & Limitations
The yt skill is highly efficient, offering 100 free credits upon registration. Keep in mind that transcripts and searches cost 1 credit each, while checking channel latests and resolving handles remain free. If you encounter a 402 error, check your billing status on the TranscriptAPI website. For network reliability, a 408 error code suggests a timeout; simply retry the operation. Always ensure your environment variable TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY is exported if you intend to use the CLI tools independently of the OpenClaw agent.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-therohitdas-yt": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, file-write, file-read, external-api
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