shownotes-skill

🥈Silver

Automatically extract transcripts from podcasts and YouTube videos, then generate professionally formatted show notes with summaries, quotes, and takeaways.

500Updated 4mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~15 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/forcequit/shownotes-skill.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

The Shownotes skill transforms Claude into a podcast discovery and transcription assistant. It searches Apple Podcasts and YouTube, extracts transcripts, and automatically generates comprehensive show notes in Markdown and HTML formats. The skill creates executive summaries, identifies key topics, extracts notable quotes, and provides actionable takeaways—perfect for podcasters, content creators, and researchers who need to repurpose audio content quickly. It integrates with the shownotes.io API to access a database of previously transcribed episodes and handle new transcription requests.

How to Use

Install via the marketplace with `/plugin install shownotes@shownotes-skill` or clone the repository and add manually. Ensure `plugins.shownotes.io` is allowed in your network configuration. Simply mention a podcast or transcript in your conversation, and Claude will search, extract, and format the content for you.

Use Cases

Find and transcribe podcast episodes from Apple Podcasts or YouTube

Generate show notes with summaries, quotes, and timestamps

Create shareable HTML pages and Markdown content from transcripts

Search podcast archives by topic, show name, or guest

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/forcequit/shownotes-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Act as a podcast shownotes generator. Create detailed shownotes for a podcast episode about [TOPIC] from [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Include a brief summary, key takeaways, and timestamps for major segments. Use the following data: [DATA]. Format the shownotes for easy reading and SEO optimization.

Example Output

# Podcast Shownotes: The Future of Sustainable Packaging

**Company:** GreenPack Solutions
**Industry:** Sustainable Packaging
**Episode Duration:** 45 minutes

## Summary
In this episode, we explore the innovative approaches GreenPack Solutions is taking to revolutionize the sustainable packaging industry. Our guest, CEO Jane Doe, shares insights on their latest biodegradable materials and the impact of recent regulatory changes.

## Key Takeaways
- **00:00 - 05:00:** Introduction to GreenPack Solutions and their mission
- **05:01 - 15:00:** Deep dive into their new biodegradable packaging materials
- **15:01 - 25:00:** The impact of recent regulatory changes on the packaging industry
- **25:01 - 35:00:** Case study: How GreenPack helped a major retailer reduce packaging waste
- **35:01 - 45:00:** Q&A with the audience

## Key Quotes
- "Our goal is to make sustainable packaging the norm, not the exception." - Jane Doe
- "The recent regulatory changes are a game-changer for our industry."

## Resources Mentioned
- GreenPack Solutions website: [www.greenpacksolutions.com](http://www.greenpacksolutions.com)
- Recent regulatory changes: [link to article]
- Case study: [link to case study]