Effortlessly Extract YouTube Video Transcripts
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Unlock the power of YouTube video content by automatically extracting and cleaning transcripts. This workflow transforms raw video audio into searchable, actionable text, enhancing accessibility and content analysis.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the extraction of transcripts from any YouTube video. Simply provide the YouTube video URL, and the workflow connects to the YouTube Transcript API to fetch the video's subtitles. It then intelligently processes the raw transcript, cleaning it up by removing extra spaces and normalizing punctuation. The output is a clean, ready-to-use transcript that can be leveraged for various purposes, from SEO optimization to content repurposing and accessibility improvements. This tool is ideal for content creators, marketers, and researchers looking to maximize the value of their video assets.
Key Features
- Automated Transcript Extraction: Get transcripts directly from YouTube video URLs.
- API Integration: Seamlessly connects with the YouTube Transcript API.
- Intelligent Transcript Cleaning: Removes extra spaces and normalizes punctuation for readability.
- Versatile Output: Provides raw and cleaned transcript versions for flexibility.
- Error Handling: Gracefully handles cases where no transcript is available.
How To Use
- Start Node Setup: Configure the
YoutubeVideoURLnode (Form Trigger) to create a simple form with a 'Youtube Video Url' field. Set theformTitleto 'Youtube Video Transcriber'. - API Request Configuration: In the
extractTranscriptnode (HTTP Request), set theurltohttps://youtube-transcript3.p.rapidapi.com/api/transcript. Map the inputYoutube Video Urlto theurlparameter inbodyParameters. Add your RapidAPI host and key toheaderParametersand set theContent-Typetoapplication/json. - Transcript Processing: The
processTranscriptnode (Function) automatically cleans and structures the transcript data. It handles different API response formats and normalizes the text. - Final Output: The
cleanedTranscriptnode (Set) assigns the processed transcript to a 'transcript' variable, making it ready for further use or export from your workflow.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "7da774e4-bb97-4168-b81d-c65065c75488",
"name": "Effortlessly Extract YouTube Video Transcripts",
"nodes": 6,
"category": "Marketing",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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