ytscribe-cli
v1.0.8
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Terminal-first YouTube transcript CLI with transcription, reader, history, and AI chat.
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YouTube Transcript CLI
Terminal-first CLI for extracting YouTube transcripts and working with them quickly.
- transcribe from URL or video ID
- open transcript reader
- chat with AI grounded in transcript content
- browse transcript history
- check credits and plan status
Repository: https://github.com/frivx/youtube-transcript-cli
Installation
npm install -g ytscribe-cliThen run:
ytscribeWithout global install:
npx -y ytscribe-cli ytscribeQuick Start
- Launch CLI with
ytscribe. - Complete setup when prompted (API key and optional AI provider).
- Paste a YouTube URL on home screen, or run
/transcribe <url|id>.
Commands
| Command | Description |
| --- | --- |
| /transcribe <url\|id> | Create transcript |
| /chat <url\|id> | Open transcript chat |
| /view <url\|id> | Open transcript reader |
| /status | Show plan and credits |
| /usage | Alias for /status |
| /model | Change AI model/provider key |
| /config | Re-run setup wizard |
| /reset | Reset local config and restart setup |
| /help | Show usage hints |
| /quit | Exit CLI |
License
MIT
