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YouTube Transcripts

The YouTube Transcripts component is designed to help you easily extract spoken content from YouTube videos and convert it into written transcripts. This tool allows you to obtain transcripts in different formats and languages, with the option to translate them.

Relationship with YouTube API

This component interacts with YouTube to access video content and extract transcripts. It uses a YouTube loader to fetch the video data and convert the spoken content into text.

Inputs

  • Video URL: Enter the URL of the YouTube video you want to transcribe.
  • Transcript Format: Choose how you want the transcript to be formatted, either as a single text or in chunks with timestamps.
  • Chunk Size (seconds): Specify the size of each transcript chunk in seconds, applicable when using the ‘chunks’ format.
  • Language: Provide a list of language codes in order of priority for the transcript. Leave empty for the default language.
  • Translation Language: Select the language to translate the transcripts into. Leave empty if no translation is needed.

Outputs

The component produces transcripts of the video, which can be used as a single data object or a list of data objects. Additionally, it provides a structured tool for managing these transcripts, which can be integrated into your workflow for further processing or analysis.

Usage Example

Imagine you have a YouTube video in a foreign language and you need the transcript in English. Simply input the video URL, select ‘text’ for the Transcript Format, and choose ‘English’ for the Translation Language. The component will provide you with the translated transcript, ready for use.

Templates

Currently, there are no specific templates where this component is pre-configured. However, it can be easily integrated into any workflow requiring video transcription.

  • Sequential Task: Manages tasks with descriptions and expected outputs using the CrewAI library.
  • SQLAgent: Constructs an SQL agent from a language model and tools.
  • OpenAI Tools Agent: Utilizes OpenAI’s language models to generate text.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Ensure the YouTube video URL is correct to avoid errors in transcript extraction.
  • Use the ‘chunks’ format for detailed analysis with timestamps.
  • Consider leaving the Language input empty to use the video’s default language if unsure.

Security Considerations

Be mindful of the privacy settings of YouTube videos. Ensure you have permission to access and transcribe the content, especially for private or restricted videos.