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Installation Guide
How to use video-transcript-downloader on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
video-transcript-downloader
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches video-transcript-downloader from steipete/agent-scripts and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate video-transcript-downloader. Access via /video-transcript-downloader in your agent's command palette.
Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
Video Transcript Downloader
./scripts/vtd.js can:
- Print a transcript as a clean paragraph (timestamps optional).
- Download video/audio/subtitles.
Transcript behavior:
- YouTube: fetch via
youtube-transcript-pluswhen possible. - Otherwise: pull subtitles via
yt-dlp, then clean into a paragraph.
Setup
cd ~/Projects/agent-scripts/skills/video-transcript-downloader && npm ci
Transcript (default: clean paragraph)
./scripts/vtd.js transcript --url 'https://…'
./scripts/vtd.js transcript --url 'https://…' --lang en
./scripts/vtd.js transcript --url 'https://…' --timestamps
./scripts/vtd.js transcript --url 'https://…' --keep-brackets
Download video / audio / subtitles
./scripts/vtd.js download --url 'https://…' --output-dir ~/Downloads
./scripts/vtd.js audio --url 'https://…' --output-dir ~/Downloads
./scripts/vtd.js subs --url 'https://…' --output-dir ~/Downloads --lang en
Formats (list + choose)
List available formats (format ids, resolution, container, audio-only, etc):
./scripts/vtd.js formats --url 'https://…'
Download a specific format id (example):
./scripts/vtd.js download --url 'https://…' --output-dir ~/Downloads -- --format 137+140
Prefer MP4 container without re-encoding (remux when possible):
./scripts/vtd.js download --url 'https://…' --output-dir ~/Downloads -- --remux-video mp4
Notes
- Default transcript output is a single paragraph. Use
--timestampsonly when asked. - Bracketed cues like
[Music]are stripped by default; keep them via--keep-brackets. - Pass extra
yt-dlpargs after--fortranscriptfallback,download,audio,subs,formats.
./scripts/vtd.js formats --url 'https://…' -- -v
Troubleshooting (only when needed)
- Missing
yt-dlp/ffmpeg:
brew install yt-dlp ffmpeg
- Verify:
yt-dlp --version
ffmpeg -version | head -n 1
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Use Cases
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
- 1Install skill using provided installation command
- 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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Reviews
- LLiam Anderson★★★★★Dec 28, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: video-transcript-downloader is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- CChen Mehta★★★★★Dec 24, 2024
Keeps context tight: video-transcript-downloader is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- XXiao Bhatia★★★★★Dec 20, 2024
video-transcript-downloader is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- AAmina Bhatia★★★★★Dec 8, 2024
Registry listing for video-transcript-downloader matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- SShikha Mishra★★★★★Dec 4, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: video-transcript-downloader is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- EEmma Mensah★★★★★Nov 27, 2024
Keeps context tight: video-transcript-downloader is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- YYash Thakker★★★★★Nov 23, 2024
We added video-transcript-downloader from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- XXiao Chawla★★★★★Nov 19, 2024
We added video-transcript-downloader from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- LLiam Johnson★★★★★Nov 15, 2024
Registry listing for video-transcript-downloader matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- LLayla Harris★★★★★Nov 11, 2024
video-transcript-downloader reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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