Check TubePilot server health and status. Returns API key status, cache stats, and available features. Use this for debugging connectivity issues.

Get basic information about a YouTube video: title, description, channel, duration, and keywords. Works without API key. START HERE for any video analysis - then use get_transcript for content or get_video_frames for visuals. For complete analysis in one call, use deep_analyze_video instead.

Extract the full transcript/captions from a YouTube video. Use this to understand video content, summarize videos, or answer questions about what was said. COMBINE WITH: get_video_frames for visual context, search_in_transcript to find specific moments, or get_video_info for metadata. TIP: Use list_caption_languages first to check available languages. Note: Only works for videos with captions enabled.

Search for specific words or phrases within a video transcript. Returns matching segments with timestamps.

Get visual frames/screenshots from a video at regular intervals. Use this to understand video content visually, especially for videos without captions (gameplay, music, documentaries). COMBINE WITH: get_transcript for text+visual analysis. For a specific timestamp, use get_video_moment instead (gets frame + transcript together). For a full timeline view, use video_timeline.

Get a video frame/screenshot at a specific timestamp. Use this when user asks "what happens at 1:02?" Returns an image URL that Claude can analyze with vision.

List all available caption/subtitle languages for a video. USE THIS FIRST before get_transcript to check language availability. Shows auto-generated vs manual captions (manual = better quality). Essential for non-English videos.

Generate a shareable YouTube URL that starts at a specific timestamp. Perfect for sharing specific moments in videos.

COMBO TOOL: Get what's happening at a specific moment in a video. Returns BOTH the transcript text AND a visual frame together. Use this when user asks "what happens at 1:05?" For comparing same moment across videos, use compare_moments. For full video overview, use video_timeline.

Find when a specific topic is discussed in a video. Searches transcript and returns timestamps with context. Use when user asks "when do they talk about X?" Returns multiple matches with surrounding text.

Extract code snippets, CLI commands, and programming content from a video transcript. Perfect for developer tutorials. Detects: npm/yarn/pip commands, git commands, code patterns, file paths, URLs. COMBINE WITH: find_tech_stack for technologies used, find_github_links for repos, get_tutorial_steps for instructions. For complete dev notes, use convert_to_notes.

Extract step-by-step instructions from a tutorial video. Identifies numbered steps, "first/then/next" patterns, and instructional segments. COMBINE WITH: extract_code_snippets for code commands, find_github_links for source code, get_video_frames to see what they're doing visually.

Find technologies, frameworks, libraries, and tools mentioned in a video. Detects programming languages, frameworks (React, Vue, Django, etc.), databases, cloud services, and dev tools. Great for tech talks and tutorials.

POWER TOOL: Convert a video transcript into structured markdown notes. Extracts key points, code snippets, and creates a developer-friendly summary. This combines transcript analysis + code extraction + structure detection. Use this for comprehensive tutorial documentation.

Extract GitHub repositories, gists, and code resource links mentioned in a video. Searches both transcript and video description. Returns clickable links to repos, code samples, and resources.

Generate a structured summary of a video with key points, timestamps, and main takeaways. COMBINE WITH: get_video_outline for structure, answer_from_video for specific questions, video_timeline for visual overview. For complete analysis, use deep_analyze_video instead.

Search a video transcript to answer a specific question. Finds relevant segments and returns context. Use when user asks "does the video mention X?" COMBINE WITH: get_video_moment to see the visual at that timestamp, create_clip_url to share the exact moment.

Extract all URLs, product mentions, brand names, and resources referenced in a video. Searches description and transcript for links, @mentions, product names, books, courses, and tools mentioned.

Auto-detect topic structure and create an outline of a video. Identifies main sections, topic transitions, and creates a hierarchical structure with timestamps. Great for long videos and lectures.

MULTI-VIDEO TOOL: Merge transcripts from 2-10 videos into one document. Perfect for course playlists, tutorial series, or comparing coverage of same topic. COMBINE WITH: compare_moments to see same timestamp across videos, get_playlist (API) to get video IDs from a playlist first.

SHORTS-SPECIFIC TOOL: Specialized analysis for YouTube Shorts (<60 sec). Extracts hook timing, CTA patterns, words-per-second, hashtags, + visual frame. Use this instead of deep_analyze_video for Shorts. COMBINE WITH: get_shorts (API) to find Shorts from a channel first.

Get high-resolution thumbnail URLs for a video. Returns maxres (1280x720), sd (640x480), hq (480x360), and other quality options. Better than storyboard frames.

Detect if a video is a music video and parse artist/song info. Use this BEFORE get_transcript - music videos often have lyrics as captions. Returns confidence score, artist, song title, and music type (official video, lyric video, live, cover, etc.).

Extract chapters from video description without API key. Parses timestamp markers (0:00, 1:30, etc.) and their titles. Free alternative to get_video_chapters.

POWER TOOL: Complete video analysis in ONE call. Combines: get_video_info + get_transcript + get_video_chapters_free + extract_links_mentions + visual frame. Returns metadata, transcript stats, chapters, links, and a mid-video frame. USE THIS FIRST for thorough analysis - then use specific tools for deep dives.

MULTI-VIDEO TOOL: Compare the same timestamp across 2-5 videos. See what different creators show/say at the same moment. Returns transcript + visual frames side by side. Great for comparing tutorials, reactions, or coverage of same event.

VISUAL OVERVIEW TOOL: Generate a timeline with frames + transcript at regular intervals. Perfect for long videos, lectures, documentaries. Returns multiple images with text context. Use instead of calling get_video_frames + get_transcript separately.