Creator · ZeroPointRepo
Last updated · Sep 5, 2026
Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from
Creator · ZeroPointRepo
Last updated · Sep 5, 2026
Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from
Creator · ZeroPointRepo
Last updated · Sep 5, 2026
Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from
Creator · ZeroPointRepo
Last updated · Sep 5, 2026
Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from
Sandbox only
Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "subtitles" agent skill from https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/tree/main/clawhub/subtitles. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management. After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"zeropointrepo-subtitles","task":"Install subtitles","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Design assets, images, video, audio, multimodal media, presentation, and creative production skills.
Scenario
Multimodal media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
763
76/100 Quality · 68/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
763 GitHub stars
Repo activity
763 stars, 72 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesDo not use when
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Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use subtitles in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Install command: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=subtitles&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use subtitles for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install, then install with: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/zeropointrepo-subtitles
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20subtitles%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Multimodal media
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Multimodal media
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO763 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO763 stars, 72 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSMIT
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Process rich media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Operate web apps
I need my agent to control a browser, fill forms, and verify web app workflows.
Parse messy files
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Workflow fit
Design, build, test, and ship interfaces
A practical workflow for agents that turn product briefs or Figma designs into polished frontend code, review the result, test it in a browser, and prepare a safe deployment.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
Brief to publish-ready creative
A practical workflow for agents that shape a video brief, create strong multimodal prompts, generate supporting B-roll, and prepare a reviewable short-form or explainer video.
Alternative shortlist
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Create original visual art, posters, PNG assets, and PDF documents through a clear design philosophy.
--- name: subtitles description: "Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management." version: "1.5.0" user-invocable: true compatibility: Requires internet access to reach transcriptapi.com. No additional runtimes or dependencies needed. required_environment_variables: - name: TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY prompt: Your TranscriptAPI key (starts with sk_) help: Free account at https://transcriptapi.com — 100 credits, no card required. Or let the agent create one for you. required_for: all API requests metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🗨️","requires":{"env":["TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY","homepage":"https://transcriptapi.com"},"hermes":{"tags":["youtube","subtitles","captions","transcripts","video","translation","language-learning"],"category":"media"}} ---
# Subtitles
Fetch YouTube video subtitles via [TranscriptAPI.com](https://transcriptapi.com).
## Setup
If `$TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` is not set, read [references/auth-setup.md](references/auth-setup.md) and follow the instructions there to get and store the key.
## Required Headers
Every request needs two headers:
- **Authorization:** `Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` - **User-Agent:** your agent's name and version if known (e.g. `HermesAgent/0.11.0`, `ClaudeCode/1.0`). Version is optional — agent name alone is fine. Do not omit this header or send a bare default — Cloudflare will return a 403 (error code 1010) and block the request.
## GET /api/v2/youtube/transcript
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_URL&format=text&include_timestamp=false&send_metadata=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
| Param | Values | Use case | | ------------------- | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | `video_url` | YouTube URL or video ID | Required | | `format` | `json`, `text` | `json` for sync'd subs with timing | | `include_timestamp` | `true`, `false` | `false` for clean text for reading/translation | | `send_metadata` | `true`, `false` | Include title, channel, description |
**For language learning** — clean text without timestamps:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=text&include_timestamp=false" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**For translation** — structured segments:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=json&include_timestamp=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**Response** (`format=json`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": [ { "text": "We're no strangers to love", "start": 18.0, "duration": 3.5 } ] } ```
**Response** (`format=text`, `include_timestamp=false`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": "We're no strangers to love\nYou know the rules and so do I..." } ```
## Tips
- Many videos have auto-generated subtitles in multiple languages. - Use `format=json` to get timing for each line (great for sync'd reading). - Use `include_timestamp=false` for clean text suitable for translation apps.
## Errors
| Code | Meaning | Action | | -------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | 401 | Bad API key | Check key | | 402 | No credits | transcriptapi.com/billing | | 403/1010 | Cloudflare block | Add or fix User-Agent header | | 404 | No subtitles | No subtitles available | | 408 | Timeout | Retry once after 2s |
1 credit per request. Free tier: 100 credits, 300 req/min.
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
763 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for subtitles, ready for a manual X post.
subtitles: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs... 763 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x
Listing + install path for subtitles: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x Install: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
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Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "subtitles" agent skill from https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/tree/main/clawhub/subtitles. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management. After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"zeropointrepo-subtitles","task":"Install subtitles","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Design assets, images, video, audio, multimodal media, presentation, and creative production skills.
Scenario
Multimodal media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
763
76/100 Quality · 68/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
763 GitHub stars
Repo activity
763 stars, 72 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesDo not use when
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Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use subtitles in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Install command: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=subtitles&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use subtitles for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install, then install with: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/zeropointrepo-subtitles
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20subtitles%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Multimodal media
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Multimodal media
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO763 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO763 stars, 72 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSMIT
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Process rich media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Operate web apps
I need my agent to control a browser, fill forms, and verify web app workflows.
Parse messy files
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Workflow fit
Design, build, test, and ship interfaces
A practical workflow for agents that turn product briefs or Figma designs into polished frontend code, review the result, test it in a browser, and prepare a safe deployment.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
Brief to publish-ready creative
A practical workflow for agents that shape a video brief, create strong multimodal prompts, generate supporting B-roll, and prepare a reviewable short-form or explainer video.
Alternative shortlist
Similar skills that may fit this task.
Guidance for distinctive, intentional UI design, typography, visual direction, and non-template-like product interfaces.
Design and implementation guidance for distinctive landing pages, portfolios, product demos, and purposeful redesigns.
Turn one topic into a narrated Vox-style paper-collage explainer or ad video, from script through captions.
Create original visual art, posters, PNG assets, and PDF documents through a clear design philosophy.
--- name: subtitles description: "Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management." version: "1.5.0" user-invocable: true compatibility: Requires internet access to reach transcriptapi.com. No additional runtimes or dependencies needed. required_environment_variables: - name: TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY prompt: Your TranscriptAPI key (starts with sk_) help: Free account at https://transcriptapi.com — 100 credits, no card required. Or let the agent create one for you. required_for: all API requests metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🗨️","requires":{"env":["TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY","homepage":"https://transcriptapi.com"},"hermes":{"tags":["youtube","subtitles","captions","transcripts","video","translation","language-learning"],"category":"media"}} ---
# Subtitles
Fetch YouTube video subtitles via [TranscriptAPI.com](https://transcriptapi.com).
## Setup
If `$TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` is not set, read [references/auth-setup.md](references/auth-setup.md) and follow the instructions there to get and store the key.
## Required Headers
Every request needs two headers:
- **Authorization:** `Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` - **User-Agent:** your agent's name and version if known (e.g. `HermesAgent/0.11.0`, `ClaudeCode/1.0`). Version is optional — agent name alone is fine. Do not omit this header or send a bare default — Cloudflare will return a 403 (error code 1010) and block the request.
## GET /api/v2/youtube/transcript
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_URL&format=text&include_timestamp=false&send_metadata=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
| Param | Values | Use case | | ------------------- | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | `video_url` | YouTube URL or video ID | Required | | `format` | `json`, `text` | `json` for sync'd subs with timing | | `include_timestamp` | `true`, `false` | `false` for clean text for reading/translation | | `send_metadata` | `true`, `false` | Include title, channel, description |
**For language learning** — clean text without timestamps:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=text&include_timestamp=false" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**For translation** — structured segments:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=json&include_timestamp=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**Response** (`format=json`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": [ { "text": "We're no strangers to love", "start": 18.0, "duration": 3.5 } ] } ```
**Response** (`format=text`, `include_timestamp=false`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": "We're no strangers to love\nYou know the rules and so do I..." } ```
## Tips
- Many videos have auto-generated subtitles in multiple languages. - Use `format=json` to get timing for each line (great for sync'd reading). - Use `include_timestamp=false` for clean text suitable for translation apps.
## Errors
| Code | Meaning | Action | | -------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | 401 | Bad API key | Check key | | 402 | No credits | transcriptapi.com/billing | | 403/1010 | Cloudflare block | Add or fix User-Agent header | | 404 | No subtitles | No subtitles available | | 408 | Timeout | Retry once after 2s |
1 credit per request. Free tier: 100 credits, 300 req/min.
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
763 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for subtitles, ready for a manual X post.
subtitles: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs... 763 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x
Listing + install path for subtitles: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x Install: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Listing source
This listing was indexed from public sources and is not marked official until a maintainer claim is approved.
Attribution links to the public repository or creator profile. Creators can claim the listing to update ownership signals.
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Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "subtitles" agent skill from https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/tree/main/clawhub/subtitles. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management. After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"zeropointrepo-subtitles","task":"Install subtitles","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Design assets, images, video, audio, multimodal media, presentation, and creative production skills.
Scenario
Multimodal media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
763
76/100 Quality · 68/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
763 GitHub stars
Repo activity
763 stars, 72 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesDo not use when
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Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use subtitles in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Install command: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=subtitles&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use subtitles for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install, then install with: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/zeropointrepo-subtitles
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20subtitles%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Multimodal media
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Multimodal media
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO763 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO763 stars, 72 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSMIT
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Process rich media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Operate web apps
I need my agent to control a browser, fill forms, and verify web app workflows.
Parse messy files
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Workflow fit
Design, build, test, and ship interfaces
A practical workflow for agents that turn product briefs or Figma designs into polished frontend code, review the result, test it in a browser, and prepare a safe deployment.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
Brief to publish-ready creative
A practical workflow for agents that shape a video brief, create strong multimodal prompts, generate supporting B-roll, and prepare a reviewable short-form or explainer video.
Alternative shortlist
Similar skills that may fit this task.
Guidance for distinctive, intentional UI design, typography, visual direction, and non-template-like product interfaces.
Design and implementation guidance for distinctive landing pages, portfolios, product demos, and purposeful redesigns.
Turn one topic into a narrated Vox-style paper-collage explainer or ad video, from script through captions.
Create original visual art, posters, PNG assets, and PDF documents through a clear design philosophy.
--- name: subtitles description: "Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management." version: "1.5.0" user-invocable: true compatibility: Requires internet access to reach transcriptapi.com. No additional runtimes or dependencies needed. required_environment_variables: - name: TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY prompt: Your TranscriptAPI key (starts with sk_) help: Free account at https://transcriptapi.com — 100 credits, no card required. Or let the agent create one for you. required_for: all API requests metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🗨️","requires":{"env":["TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY","homepage":"https://transcriptapi.com"},"hermes":{"tags":["youtube","subtitles","captions","transcripts","video","translation","language-learning"],"category":"media"}} ---
# Subtitles
Fetch YouTube video subtitles via [TranscriptAPI.com](https://transcriptapi.com).
## Setup
If `$TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` is not set, read [references/auth-setup.md](references/auth-setup.md) and follow the instructions there to get and store the key.
## Required Headers
Every request needs two headers:
- **Authorization:** `Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` - **User-Agent:** your agent's name and version if known (e.g. `HermesAgent/0.11.0`, `ClaudeCode/1.0`). Version is optional — agent name alone is fine. Do not omit this header or send a bare default — Cloudflare will return a 403 (error code 1010) and block the request.
## GET /api/v2/youtube/transcript
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_URL&format=text&include_timestamp=false&send_metadata=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
| Param | Values | Use case | | ------------------- | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | `video_url` | YouTube URL or video ID | Required | | `format` | `json`, `text` | `json` for sync'd subs with timing | | `include_timestamp` | `true`, `false` | `false` for clean text for reading/translation | | `send_metadata` | `true`, `false` | Include title, channel, description |
**For language learning** — clean text without timestamps:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=text&include_timestamp=false" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**For translation** — structured segments:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=json&include_timestamp=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**Response** (`format=json`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": [ { "text": "We're no strangers to love", "start": 18.0, "duration": 3.5 } ] } ```
**Response** (`format=text`, `include_timestamp=false`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": "We're no strangers to love\nYou know the rules and so do I..." } ```
## Tips
- Many videos have auto-generated subtitles in multiple languages. - Use `format=json` to get timing for each line (great for sync'd reading). - Use `include_timestamp=false` for clean text suitable for translation apps.
## Errors
| Code | Meaning | Action | | -------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | 401 | Bad API key | Check key | | 402 | No credits | transcriptapi.com/billing | | 403/1010 | Cloudflare block | Add or fix User-Agent header | | 404 | No subtitles | No subtitles available | | 408 | Timeout | Retry once after 2s |
1 credit per request. Free tier: 100 credits, 300 req/min.
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
763 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for subtitles, ready for a manual X post.
subtitles: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs... 763 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x
Listing + install path for subtitles: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x Install: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
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Frontend Design
Guidance for distinctive, intentional UI design, typography, visual direction, and non-template-like product interfaces.
175.1K StarsTaste Skill: Anti-Slop Frontend
Design and implementation guidance for distinctive landing pages, portfolios, product demos, and purposeful redesigns.
85.2K StarsVox Director
Turn one topic into a narrated Vox-style paper-collage explainer or ad video, from script through captions.
1.8K StarsCanvas Design
Create original visual art, posters, PNG assets, and PDF documents through a clear design philosophy.
175.1K StarsSandbox only
Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "subtitles" agent skill from https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/tree/main/clawhub/subtitles. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management. After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"zeropointrepo-subtitles","task":"Install subtitles","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Design assets, images, video, audio, multimodal media, presentation, and creative production skills.
Scenario
Multimodal media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
763
76/100 Quality · 68/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
763 GitHub stars
Repo activity
763 stars, 72 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesDo not use when
Alternative
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1.8K Stars
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Alternative
175.1K Stars
npx skills add anthropics/skills --skill canvas-design
Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use subtitles in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20subtitles%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
Install command: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=subtitles&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use subtitles for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles/install, then install with: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitlesRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/zeropointrepo-subtitles?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/zeropointrepo-subtitles
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20subtitles%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Multimodal media
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Multimodal media
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO763 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO763 stars, 72 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSMIT
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Process rich media
I need my agent to process images, video, or audio and extract useful information.
Operate web apps
I need my agent to control a browser, fill forms, and verify web app workflows.
Parse messy files
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Workflow fit
Design, build, test, and ship interfaces
A practical workflow for agents that turn product briefs or Figma designs into polished frontend code, review the result, test it in a browser, and prepare a safe deployment.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
Brief to publish-ready creative
A practical workflow for agents that shape a video brief, create strong multimodal prompts, generate supporting B-roll, and prepare a reviewable short-form or explainer video.
Alternative shortlist
Similar skills that may fit this task.
Guidance for distinctive, intentional UI design, typography, visual direction, and non-template-like product interfaces.
Design and implementation guidance for distinctive landing pages, portfolios, product demos, and purposeful redesigns.
Turn one topic into a narrated Vox-style paper-collage explainer or ad video, from script through captions.
Create original visual art, posters, PNG assets, and PDF documents through a clear design philosophy.
--- name: subtitles description: "Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs, requests to translate a video, read along, follow foreign-language content, or extract what was said. Also use for language learning or accessibility. Fetches timestamped subtitles from any YouTube video. Not for uploading subtitles or account management." version: "1.5.0" user-invocable: true compatibility: Requires internet access to reach transcriptapi.com. No additional runtimes or dependencies needed. required_environment_variables: - name: TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY prompt: Your TranscriptAPI key (starts with sk_) help: Free account at https://transcriptapi.com — 100 credits, no card required. Or let the agent create one for you. required_for: all API requests metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🗨️","requires":{"env":["TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY","homepage":"https://transcriptapi.com"},"hermes":{"tags":["youtube","subtitles","captions","transcripts","video","translation","language-learning"],"category":"media"}} ---
# Subtitles
Fetch YouTube video subtitles via [TranscriptAPI.com](https://transcriptapi.com).
## Setup
If `$TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` is not set, read [references/auth-setup.md](references/auth-setup.md) and follow the instructions there to get and store the key.
## Required Headers
Every request needs two headers:
- **Authorization:** `Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY` - **User-Agent:** your agent's name and version if known (e.g. `HermesAgent/0.11.0`, `ClaudeCode/1.0`). Version is optional — agent name alone is fine. Do not omit this header or send a bare default — Cloudflare will return a 403 (error code 1010) and block the request.
## GET /api/v2/youtube/transcript
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_URL&format=text&include_timestamp=false&send_metadata=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
| Param | Values | Use case | | ------------------- | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | `video_url` | YouTube URL or video ID | Required | | `format` | `json`, `text` | `json` for sync'd subs with timing | | `include_timestamp` | `true`, `false` | `false` for clean text for reading/translation | | `send_metadata` | `true`, `false` | Include title, channel, description |
**For language learning** — clean text without timestamps:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=text&include_timestamp=false" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**For translation** — structured segments:
```bash curl -s "https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2/youtube/transcript\ ?video_url=VIDEO_ID&format=json&include_timestamp=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRANSCRIPT_API_KEY" \ -H "User-Agent: YourAgent/1.0" ```
**Response** (`format=json`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": [ { "text": "We're no strangers to love", "start": 18.0, "duration": 3.5 } ] } ```
**Response** (`format=text`, `include_timestamp=false`):
```json { "video_id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "language": "en", "transcript": "We're no strangers to love\nYou know the rules and so do I..." } ```
## Tips
- Many videos have auto-generated subtitles in multiple languages. - Use `format=json` to get timing for each line (great for sync'd reading). - Use `include_timestamp=false` for clean text suitable for translation apps.
## Errors
| Code | Meaning | Action | | -------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | 401 | Bad API key | Check key | | 402 | No credits | transcriptapi.com/billing | | 403/1010 | Cloudflare block | Add or fix User-Agent header | | 404 | No subtitles | No subtitles available | | 408 | Timeout | Retry once after 2s |
1 credit per request. Free tier: 100 credits, 300 req/min.
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
763 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for subtitles, ready for a manual X post.
subtitles: Use when subtitles or the spoken text of a YouTube video is needed: pasted video links or IDs... 763 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x
Listing + install path for subtitles: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/zeropointrepo-subtitles?ref=x Install: npx skills add ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills --skill subtitles
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