Extract and clean YouTube video transcripts with RapidAPI
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 4 nodes and runs when someone submits an n8n form (“Youtube Video Transcriber”). It uses only n8n's built-in nodes. It also calls youtube-transcript3.p.rapidapi.com over HTTP.
How it runs
Trigger: When someone submits an n8n form (“Youtube Video Transcriber”).
- extractTranscript (HTTP Request): calls youtube-transcript3.p.rapidapi.com
- processTranscript (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- cleanedTranscript (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 1 field: transcript
HTTP calls to: youtube-transcript3.p.rapidapi.com
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Function (legacy) in processTranscript: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Function (legacy) processTranscript | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Nodes used (4)
- n8n Form Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest
From the author
Here is your refined template description with detailed step-by-step instructions, markdown formatting, and customization guidance. --- YouTube Transcript Extraction Workflow This n8n workflow extracts and processes transcripts from YouTube videos using the…