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Video to Article

Transforms recorded lectures and presentations into polished transcripts, structured outlines, and multi-format articles.

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Key features

  • Automated audio extraction from local files or YouTube URLs
  • Multi-stage transcription refinement from raw text to readable formats
  • Progressive generation of content outlines and prioritized key insights
  • Dual-style article generation (narrative formal vs. scannable technical)
  • Idempotent execution that preserves existing files and resumes workflows

Use cases

  • Converting conference talks into blog posts and social media content
  • Generating structured study notes and summaries from educational lectures
  • Repurposing internal meeting recordings into scannable technical documentation

FAQ

What types of articles does it generate?

The skill generates two distinct styles: an 'Explanatory Blog Post' (formal, narrative-driven for general readers) and a 'Direct Technical Brief' (concise, scannable, and bullet-heavy for quick technical reference).

Does this skill require external tools?

Yes, the skill utilizes 'yt-dlp' for YouTube downloads, 'ffmpeg' for audio extraction, and the ElevenLabs API for high-accuracy transcription. It guides you through the installation if any requirements are missing.

What does 'idempotent execution' mean in this context?

It means the skill is smart enough to recognize existing files. If you've already transcribed the audio, it won't repeat that step (saving time and API costs); it will simply resume from where it left off or only generate the missing article formats.

When should I use this skill?

Use this skill whenever you have a video file (MP4, MOV, etc.) or a YouTube URL of a talk and need to generate structured content. It is ideal for developers and content creators who want to repurpose technical presentations into readable documentation or blog posts.

What is the Video to Article Claude Code skill?

This skill is a specialized automation workflow for Claude Code that handles the entire pipeline of converting a recorded presentation or lecture into high-quality text assets, including transcripts, outlines, and blog-ready articles.