Overview
The yoinkit skill provides five main commands for social media research:
| Command | Description |
|---|
transcript | Extract transcript from any video URL |
content | Get full content and metadata from any social post |
search | Search for content on a specific platform |
trending | Get currently trending content |
research | Compound command for automated research workflows |
transcript
Extract transcript/captions from video content.
Syntax
- YouTube videos
- TikTok videos
- Instagram Reels
- Facebook videos
- Twitch clips
Examples
yoinkit transcript https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123
yoinkit transcript https://tiktok.com/@user/video/123
yoinkit transcript https://instagram.com/reel/xyz
Output
Returns plain text transcript with optional speaker labels (when available).
content
Get full content and metadata from any social post.
Syntax
All 14 platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, Kick, Snapchat, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Rumble
Examples
yoinkit content https://twitter.com/user/status/123
yoinkit content https://reddit.com/r/sub/comments/abc
yoinkit content https://linkedin.com/posts/user-activity-123
Output
Returns structured data including:
- Post body/description
- Engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments)
- Author information
- Publish date
- Platform-specific metadata
search
Search for content on a specific platform.
Syntax
yoinkit search <platform> "<query>" [options]
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
--limit | Number of results (default: 10) |
--sort | Sort order: relevance, date, views |
--time | Time filter: hour, day, week, month, year |
Examples
yoinkit search youtube "AI tools for creators"
yoinkit search tiktok "productivity tips" --limit 20
yoinkit search reddit "home automation" --subreddit technology --sort top
yoinkit search twitter "startup funding" --time week
Output
Returns list of results with links, engagement metrics, and metadata.
trending
Get currently trending content on a platform.
Syntax
yoinkit trending <platform> [options]
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
--category | Filter by category (YouTube) |
--country | Country code (default: US) |
--limit | Number of results (default: 20) |
Examples
yoinkit trending youtube --category tech
yoinkit trending tiktok --country US
yoinkit trending twitter
yoinkit trending reddit --subreddit technology
Output
Returns ranked list of trending content with metrics.
research
Compound command — Automated research workflow that combines multiple API calls.
Syntax
yoinkit research "<topic>" [options]
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
--platforms | Comma-separated list (default: youtube,tiktok,twitter) |
--depth | Research depth: quick, normal, deep |
--transcripts | Pull transcripts from top videos (deep only) |
Examples
yoinkit research "home automation"
yoinkit research "AI tools" --platforms youtube,tiktok,reddit --depth deep
yoinkit research "fitness trends" --depth quick
What It Does
- Searches each platform for the topic
- Gets trending content in that space
- (Deep mode) Pulls transcripts from top videos
- Summarizes themes and angles
- Identifies content opportunities
Output
Returns a structured research report:
## Research Report: Home Automation
### Trending Topics
- Smart home security (YouTube, TikTok)
- Matter protocol updates (Reddit, Twitter)
- Budget automation setups (TikTok)
### Top Content This Week
1. "I Automated My Entire House for $500" (YouTube, 1.2M views)
- Key angles: budget-friendly, DIY, beginner-focused
### Content Opportunities
- Gap: No recent content on "Matter + HomeKit integration"
- Trending format: "Day in my automated life" vlogs
Not all platforms support all commands. Here’s what works where:
| Platform | Transcript | Content | Trending | Search |
|---|
| YouTube | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| TikTok | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Instagram | ✅ (reels) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Twitter/X | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Reddit | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| LinkedIn | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Facebook | ✅ | ✅ | — | ✅ |
| Twitch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Kick | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Snapchat | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pinterest | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Threads | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bluesky | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Truth Social | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Transcripts require video/audio content. Text-based platforms (Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn) don’t have transcripts — use content instead.
Trending by topic isn’t available on most platforms. Trending returns overall hot content. For topic-specific research, use search with time filters.
Natural Language
You don’t have to use exact command syntax. Your AI assistant understands natural language:
Transcripts
Search by Topic
Trending
Research
“Get the transcript from this YouTube video”
“What did they say in this TikTok?”
“Transcribe this Instagram reel for me”
“What’s Twitter saying about the fourth amendment?”
“Find Reddit discussions about home automation from this week”
“Search for AI tool reviews on YouTube”
“What’s trending on TikTok right now?”
“Show me viral YouTube videos in tech”
“What’s hot on Twitter today?”
“Research what creators are saying about productivity tools”
“Do deep research on the home automation niche”
“Find content opportunities in AI tools”
