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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on PyPI and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

ytxt is an open-source command-line tool that enables users to transcribe local audio files and YouTube videos directly from the terminal. It is designed for developers and technical users who require fast, scriptable transcription workflows. The tool is MIT-licensed and processes files locally.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

4 features

Purpose: Automating the transcription of audio files and YouTube videos from the command line.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and technical users needing audio or video transcription

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: speech_to_text

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli

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In the Speech to text space, ytxt takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on automating the transcription of audio files and YouTube videos from the command line. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and technical users needing audio or video transcription. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: ytxt is available on the command line.

ytxt first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are audio transcription, youTube transcription, and command-line interface.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Audio transcription
  • YouTube transcription
  • Command-line interface
  • Local processing

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
audio-transcriptionyoutube-clispeech-to-text
AI capabilities
AudioText
Weights: Open

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

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Runs on
CLI

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License
MIT
Public signals
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Frequently asked questions about ytxt

What does ytxt do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Ytxt focuses on automating the transcription of audio files and YouTube videos from the command line. It is catalogued under Speech to text on PulseGate.
Who is ytxt for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ytxt is an open-source project built for developers and technical users needing audio or video transcription.
Is ytxt free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ytxt is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does ytxt run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: ytxt runs on the command line.
Is ytxt still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to ytxt?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include yttext, yt-tools-cli, and ytslice.yttextyt-tools-cliytslice
When did ytxt launch?
ytxt first shipped in 2026.
Is ytxt open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ytxt is open source under the MIT license.

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