Python YouTube Transcript API: This Python API retrieves transcripts/subtitles for YouTube videos, including automatically generated ones, without needing a headless browser. It supports multiple languages and formatting options, and can be integrated into applications or used via CLI.
- Installation: Easy installation with pip or manual dependency setup for source use.
- Usage: Simple commands to fetch transcripts in desired languages, with options for formatting preservation.
- Advanced Features: Lists available transcripts, filters by type, and accesses YouTube’s automatic translation feature.