---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/video-transcripts/use-cases/transcribe-youtube-videos/openclaw
---
# How to Transcribe YouTube Videos with OpenClaw

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.

## Setup

openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask OpenClaw: "Transcribe this YouTube video: [URL]"
3. OpenClaw returns the full transcript with timestamps
4. Request a summary or reformatted version of the transcript
5. Use the text for your content needs

## Example Prompt

```
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
