ytQuick YouTube utility β 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".
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install therohitdas/ytQuick YouTube lookup via TranscriptAPI.com.
If $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY is not set, help the user create an account (100 free credits, no card):
Step 1 β Register: Ask user for their email.
node ./scripts/tapi-auth.js register --email USER_EMAILβ OTP sent to email. Ask user: _"Check your email for a 6-digit verification code."_
Step 2 β Verify: Once user provides the OTP:
node ./scripts/tapi-auth.js verify --token TOKEN_FROM_STEP_1 --otp CODEAPI key saved to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json. See File Writes below for details. Existing file is backed up before modification.
Manual option: transcriptapi.com/signup β Dashboard β API Keys.
The verify and save-key commands save the API key to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json (sets skills.entries.transcriptapi.apiKey and enabled: true). Existing file is backed up to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json.bak before modification.
To use the API key in terminal/CLI outside the agent, add to your shell profile manually:
export TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY=
Full OpenAPI spec: transcriptapi.com/openapi.json β consult this for the latest parameters and schemas.
curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\
?video_url=VIDEO_URL&format=text&include_timestamp=true&send_metadata=true" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/search?q=QUERY&type=video&limit=10" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"| Param | Default | Values |
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------- |
| q | β | 1-200 chars (required) |
| type | video | video, channel |
| limit | 20 | 1-50 |
curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/channel/latest?channel=@TED" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"Returns last 15 videos with exact view counts and publish dates. Accepts @handle, channel URL, or UC... ID.
curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/channel/resolve?input=@TED" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"Use to convert @handle to UC... channel ID.
| Code | Action |
| ---- | -------------------------------------- |
| 402 | No credits β transcriptapi.com/billing |
| 404 | Not found / no captions |
| 408 | Timeout β retry once |
Free tier: 100 credits. Search and transcript cost 1 credit. Channel latest and resolve are free.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Researchers and students can use the skill to fetch transcripts of educational YouTube videos for analysis, citation, or summarization. It helps in extracting key information from lectures, documentaries, or tutorials without manual transcription, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
Content creators and video editors can utilize the skill to search for relevant videos or get transcripts for subtitles, script references, or inspiration. It aids in verifying facts, gathering data for video essays, or finding trending topics quickly.
Businesses and marketers can monitor competitors' YouTube channels for the latest uploads, analyze video content via transcripts, and search for industry-related videos. This supports tracking trends, understanding audience engagement, and gathering insights for strategy development.
Organizations focused on accessibility can generate text transcripts for videos to aid hearing-impaired users or provide multilingual subtitles. Language learners and translators can use it to study spoken content or convert videos into written formats for analysis.
Companies can integrate the skill to fetch training video transcripts for employee onboarding or search for instructional content. Support teams can quickly find and reference video tutorials to assist customers, improving response times and resource availability.
Offer a free tier with limited credits (e.g., 100) to attract users, then charge for additional credits or premium features like higher limits or faster processing. Revenue comes from subscriptions or pay-per-use plans, targeting developers and businesses needing scalable access.
License the API to other platforms, such as e-learning sites or content management systems, for embedding YouTube functionality. Revenue is generated through licensing fees or revenue-sharing agreements, providing a seamless experience for end-users without direct API management.
Use the skill to collect and analyze video data, offering insights reports on trends, sentiment, or performance metrics to clients. Revenue comes from selling customized reports or dashboards, targeting marketers, researchers, and media companies seeking actionable data.
π¬ Integration Tip
Ensure the TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY is securely stored and backed up; use the free channel latest feature to minimize credit usage for monitoring tasks.
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