How to Transcribe YouTube Videos with OpenClaw
Transcribe YouTube videos with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Extract text from any YouTube video.
Tool
OpenClaw processes YouTube transcripts through structured extraction pipelines. Batch-transcribe multiple videos, extract key topics and timestamps, and produce organized text outputs ready for downstream content workflows. This automated approach is ideal for research projects that need to process dozens of video sources systematically.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Transcripts tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Transcribe this YouTube video: [URL]"
- OpenClaw returns the full transcript with timestamps
- Request a summary or reformatted version of the transcript
- Use the text for your content needs
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Video Transcripts tool
Get the transcript from this YouTube video and give me the top 5 key points discussed.
Tips
- Use timestamps to reference specific moments in the original video
- Ask for the transcript split by topic for easier navigation
- Combine with web search to fact-check claims made in the video