/watch – YouTube → Gemini → Oracle Knowledge

Alias for /gemini transcribe with Oracle integration.

Learn from YouTube videos by sending to Gemini for transcription, then indexing to Oracle.

Usage

/watch https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxx              # Auto-resolve title via yt-dlp
/watch "Custom Title" https://youtu.be/xxx          # Override title
/watch --slug custom-slug https://youtube.com/...   # Custom slug

Scripts

Workflow

Step 1: Run Transcription Script

# Simple (default chat mode)
bun src/skills/watch/scripts/transcribe.ts <youtube-url>

# With Deep Research mode
bun src/skills/watch/scripts/transcribe.ts --mode=research <youtube-url>

# With specific model
bun src/skills/watch/scripts/transcribe.ts --model=thinking <youtube-url>

# Canvas mode for document output
bun src/skills/watch/scripts/transcribe.ts --mode=canvas <youtube-url>

Modes:

Models:

The script handles:

1. Fetching video metadata (title, channel, duration)
2. Creating new Gemini tab with correct mode URL
3. Selecting model if specified
4. Sending prompt with metadata
5. Outputting tab ID for follow-up

Step 2: Wait for Gemini Response

Check the Gemini tab for the transcription. For long videos, this may take 30-60 seconds.

Step 3: Save to Knowledge

Once you have the Gemini transcription, save it:

bun src/skills/watch/scripts/save-learning.ts "$TITLE" "$URL" "$VIDEO_ID" "$TRANSCRIPT" "$CC_TEXT"

Or manually create a learning file at ψ/memory/learnings/YYYY-MM-DD_video-slug.md.

Step 4: Index to Oracle

oracle_learn({
  pattern: "YouTube transcript: [TITLE] - [key takeaways summary]",
  concepts: ["youtube", "transcript", "video", "[topic-tags from content]"],
  source: "/watch skill"
})

Output Summary

## 🎬 Video Learned: [TITLE]

**Source**: [YOUTUBE_URL]
**Gemini**: [GEMINI_CONVERSATION_URL]

### Key Takeaways
[From Gemini response]

### Saved To
- Learning: ψ/memory/learnings/[DATE]_[SLUG].md
- Oracle: Indexed ✓

### Quick Access
`/trace [SLUG]` or `oracle_search("[TITLE]")`

IMPORTANT: Save Gemini Conversation Link

Always save the Gemini conversation URL in the learning file frontmatter:

---
title: [Video Title]
source: YouTube - [Creator] (youtube_url)
gemini_conversation: https://gemini.google.com/app/[conversation_id]
---

Why:

• Conversations persist and are revisitable
• Can continue asking follow-up questions later
• Provides audit trail of transcription source
• URL visible in browser after sending request

Notes

• Gemini has YouTube understanding built-in (can process video directly)
• Long videos may take 30-60 seconds to process
• If Gemini can’t access video, it will say so — fallback to manual notes
• Works with: youtube.com, youtu.be, youtube.com/shorts/

Error Handling