Youtube Video Summarizer

The YouTube Video Summarizer is a powerful tool designed to generate concise and informative summaries of YouTube videos. Simply provide the video URLs, and the actor will analyze the content and deliver a text-based summary. Ideal for quickly understanding video content without watching the full duration.

Features

• Pay Only for Successful Requests: Users are charged only for the requests that successfully generate summaries.
• Summarize YouTube Videos: Automatically extracts and condenses key points from videos.
• Supports Multiple URLs: Process multiple video links in a single run.
• Structured Output: Provides summaries in a clear and organized format for easy consumption.

Input Schema

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

Example Input

1{
2    "start_urls": [
3        "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQib7LUCdDI",
4        "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUT_aelMYS4"
5    ]
6}

Accepted Input URL formats

• Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
• Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/

Maximum supported video length: 60 minutes.

Example Output

1[
2    {
3        "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQib7LUCdDI",
4        "id": "KQib7LUCdDI",
5        "title": "Interview with 90s Computer Nerd [Upscaled 4K]",
6        "summary": "In this nostalgic 1996 interview, Jim Johnson, a young computer enthusiast, shares his experiences and humor as he navigates the rapidly evolving world of 90s internet culture, gaming, and programming. He discusses the impact of technological advancements like Windows 95, his early web design aspirations, and reflects on the challenges and quirks of early computing, such as frequent system reinstallations and IRQ conflicts. Jim also predicts future trends in technology, including flash-based mobile websites, video conferencing, and the eventual ubiquity of virtual reality by 2025."
7    },
8    {
9        "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUT_aelMYS4",
10        "id": "VUT_aelMYS4",
11        "title": "What I Wish I Knew When I Started Piano",
12        "summary": "The video discusses important lessons learned after four and a half years of playing piano. Key takeaways include not starting with overly difficult pieces to avoid frustration, investing in proper equipment like a keyboard with weighted keys to learn dynamics and articulations early, and consistently practicing fundamentals like sight-reading and music theory. Ultimately, with patience and regular practice, improvement is inevitable—piano skills will grow significantly over time even if you don't achieve professional levels."
13    }
14]

How to Use

1. Set Up the Actor:

   • Install the actor from the Apify platform.

2. Provide Input Parameters:

   • start_urls: Add one or more YouTube video URLs.

3. Run the Actor:

   • Execute the actor on the Apify platform.

4. View Results:

   • Access the summaries in structured JSON format via the dataset.

Use Cases

• Content Research: Quickly extract main ideas from long videos for articles or research.
• Learning: Summarize educational videos for faster comprehension.
• Content Curation: Generate summaries for embedding into newsletters or blogs.
• Accessibility: Provide written summaries for users who cannot watch videos.