youtube-instant-articleTransform YouTube videos into Telegraph Instant View articles with visual slides and timestamped summaries. Use this skill whenever a user shares a YouTube URL (youtube.com or youtu.be) and asks to summarize, explain, or process the video. This is the DEFAULT skill for all YouTube video requests - do NOT use the generic summarize tool for YouTube.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install viticci/youtube-instant-articleTransform YouTube videos into Telegraph Instant View articles with visual slides and timestamped summaries.
ALWAYS use this skill when:
Only use generic summarize for:
source /Users/viticci/clawd/.env && {baseDir}/scripts/generate.sh "$ARGUMENTS"| Flag | Default | Description |
|------|---------|-------------|
| --slides-max N | 6 | Maximum slides to extract |
| --debug | off | Keep temp files for debugging |
Required environment variables are loaded from /Users/viticci/clawd/.env:
TELEGRAPH_TOKEN - Telegraph API access tokenOPENAI_API_KEY - For GPT-5.2 summarizationTelegraph Instant View article with:
YouTube URL
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āāāŗ summarize --extract (get video title)
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āāāŗ summarize --slides (extract key frames)
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āāāŗ summarize --timestamps (GPT-5.2 summary)
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āāāŗ catbox.moe (upload images)
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āāāŗ Telegraph API (create article)Telegram needs 1-2 minutes to generate Instant View for new pages. If the ā” button doesn't appear immediately, wait and try again.
summarize, jq, curlffmpeg (for local video processing)NEVER manually create Telegraph content. Always use generate.sh:
summarize v0.10.0+ (brew install steipete/tap/summarize)jq (brew install jq)curl (pre-installed on macOS)| Video Length | Approx. Time |
|--------------|--------------|
| < 15 min | 20-30s |
| 15-30 min | 30-45s |
| 30+ min | 45-60s+ |
OPENAI_API_KEY is set--debug flagGenerated Mar 1, 2026
Educators and trainers can transform YouTube tutorials or lectures into structured articles with key slides and timestamped summaries, making content more accessible for students to review. This is ideal for online courses or flipped classrooms where visual aids enhance learning.
Marketers can repurpose YouTube videos into Telegraph articles to boost SEO and reach audiences on platforms like Telegram, providing quick summaries with visuals for social media sharing. This helps drive traffic and engagement without requiring viewers to watch full videos.
Journalists and media outlets can quickly convert YouTube news clips or interviews into instant articles with timestamped highlights, enabling faster dissemination of key information. This supports breaking news coverage and enhances reader comprehension with visual context.
Companies can use this to turn internal training videos or meeting recordings into searchable articles with slides and summaries, improving knowledge retention and onboarding processes. It streamlines documentation for remote teams and compliance tracking.
Offer basic summarization for free with limited slides, then charge for advanced features like higher slide limits, custom branding, or API access. Revenue can come from monthly subscriptions or pay-per-use credits for heavy users.
Sell licenses to businesses for internal use, such as in education or corporate training, with added support, security features, and integration into existing workflows. Revenue is generated through annual contracts and customization services.
Monetize by embedding affiliate links or ads within generated articles, or partner with platforms like Telegraph for sponsored content. Revenue streams include ad revenue shares, affiliate commissions, and sponsored summarization services.
š¬ Integration Tip
Ensure environment variables like TELEGRAPH_TOKEN and OPENAI_API_KEY are securely set up, and use the provided script to automate article generation for consistent output.
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