What breaks without openclaw youtube digest
Unwatched backlog. No summaries. Hours of passive consumption replaced by nothing.
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Daily video summaries × automated subscription monitoring ÷ 1-hour setup ÷ no missed content = informed without watching.
Security check — openclaw youtube digest
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm OpenClaw ≥1.1; YouTube Data API v3; LLM API; Telegram or Discord recommended for output compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw youtube digest in 1–2 hours
Setup time: 1–2 hours
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You need:
- OpenClaw core
- YouTube Data API key
- LLM API for summarisation
- YouTube transcript API access
Install the package:
npm install openclaw-youtube
npm install openclaw-openai
# Set YOUTUBE_API_KEY and OPENAI_API_KEY in .env
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Enable YouTube Data API v3 in Google Cloud Console
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Set YOUTUBE_API_KEY in .env
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Install openclaw-youtube and openclaw-openai skills
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Configure your channel subscription list in the skill config
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Schedule the digest agent to run every morning at 7 AM
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Receive the digest in your preferred platform chat
Compatibility & status
Works with: OpenClaw ≥1.1; YouTube Data API v3; LLM API; Telegram or Discord recommended for output
intermediate
Last updated: Aug 2025
MIT
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FAQ — openclaw youtube digest
What if a video has no captions?
The use case documents a Whisper fallback for auto-transcription of caption-free videos.
Can I digest Shorts?
The use case filters out Shorts (<60 seconds) by default — configurable.
What does the digest look like?
Title, channel, duration, AI summary (3–5 sentences), and direct link.