It’s so easy! Automated YouTube/TikTok/Twitter Transcripts (n8n/AI)
AI Summary
Video Summary
- The video demonstrates an automation process that formats YouTube video transcripts and integrates them into an Obsidian Vault.
- The automation uses n8n to:
- Extract video metadata.
- Format the transcript with additional metadata.
- Remove unnecessary parts like calls to action and sponsorships.
- Create a Markdown file with front matter, links, and the cleaned transcript.
- Send the file to Dropbox.
- The process works on both mobile and desktop by copying a video link and sending it to the automation.
- The automation also formats the video duration and removes every other vowel from the transcript to shorten it without losing context, making it easier for the AI to process.
- The automation can be purchased on Gumroad, including a quick start guide and necessary schemas for setting up.
- The video also mentions using APIs from Appify to connect GPT to various services.
- The automation works with YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Vimeo, and Dailymotion, and potentially other sites if they don’t require login and have accessible transcripts.
- The video explains how to use symbolic links to sync the Dropbox folder with the Obsidian Vault.
- The creator shares a prompt crafting trick involving the “rule of threes” to improve AI responses.
- The video does not provide any specific CLI commands, website URLs, or detailed instructions outside of the general process described.
Additional Notes
- The automation is designed to help users manage their knowledge by integrating video content into their Obsidian Vaults.
- The creator emphasizes the ease of use and the potential for learning and customization with the automation.
- The video includes a discussion on the versatility of Obsidian and its availability on multiple platforms.
- The creator expresses a willingness to provide a tour and tutorial of their Obsidian setup upon request.