Youtube Clipper
- 1.8k installs
- 82k repo stars
- Updated July 28, 2026
- nexu-io/open-design
Automate video clip creation from YouTube sources with highlight detection, captioning, and export in a single workflow.
About
youtube-clipper automates the extraction and editing of video highlights from YouTube sources. It pulls source video, identifies and slices highlight segments, applies automated captioning, and exports finished clips. Developers use this skill when building content repurposing workflows, social media distribution pipelines, or multi-format video generation agents. Key workflows include trigger-based clip generation, batch highlight extraction, and caption synchronization for downstream publishing.
- Automated source video ingestion from YouTube URLs
- Highlight detection and frame-accurate segment slicing
- Built-in caption generation and synchronization
- Batch export support for multiple clip formats
- Agent-discoverable skill via Open Design triggers
Youtube Clipper by the numbers
- 1,754 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +120 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #170 of 1,340 Generative Media skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
youtube-clipper capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- youtube video ingestion and metadata extraction · automated highlight detection and frame slicing · caption generation and track synchronization · multi format video export (mp4, webm, etc.) · batch processing of clips and playlists · trigger based workflow invocation
- Use cases
- video generation
- Runs
- Runs locally
What youtube-clipper says it does
YouTube clip generation and editing with automated workflows — pull source video, slice highlights, add captions, and export.
video-generation
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| Installs | 1.8k |
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| repo stars | ★ 82k |
| Security audit | 1 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Repository | nexu-io/open-design ↗ |
What it does
Generate short-form video clips from YouTube sources with automated highlight detection, captioning, and export.
Who is it for?
Content repurposing workflows, social media clip generation, highlight reel automation, multi-format video distribution.
Skip if: Real-time livestream processing, frame-by-frame manual editing, non-YouTube video sources.
When should I use this skill?
Agent receives requests to create clips, generate highlight reels, auto-caption video segments, or batch-export video content.
What you get
Developers reduce clip turnaround time and scale short-form content production across social and streaming platforms.
- Edited video clip file(s) with synchronized captions
- Frame-accurate segment markers for highlight boundaries
- Export metadata (duration, format, caption track)
By the numbers
- Supports automated caption synchronization during export
- Handles batch clip generation from single or multiple sources
Files
youtube-clipper
Curated from @op7418.
What it does
YouTube clip generation and editing with automated workflows — pull source video, slice highlights, add captions, and export.
Source
- Upstream: https://github.com/op7418/Youtube-clipper-skill
- Category:
video-generation
How to use
This catalogue entry advertises the skill in Open Design so the agent discovers it during planning. To run the full upstream workflow with its original assets, scripts, and references, install the upstream bundle into your active agent's skills directory:
# Inspect the upstream README for exact paths
open https://github.com/op7418/Youtube-clipper-skillThen ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (youtube-clipper) or with one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.
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Pick youtube-clipper for automated YouTube-to-short-clip repurposing; use a full NLE editor when you need manual timeline control and effects.
FAQ
Does it work with non-YouTube sources?
Current implementation focuses on YouTube as the upstream source; other platforms would require source adaptation.
How are highlights automatically detected?
The skill uses built-in detection logic; consult the upstream README for scene detection method details.
Is Youtube Clipper safe to install?
skills.sh reports 1 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.