YouTube Video Chapter Generator

September 22, 2025

Aladuddin Aladin

This workflow automatically generates and updates YouTube video chapters using captions and AI. It fetches a video’s captions, processes them into structured chapter timestamps, and updates the video description with neatly formatted chapter markers. Perfect for creators who want to improve viewer navigation and video SEO without manually writing timestamps.

⚡ Features

  1. Automatic Caption Retrieval: Fetches available captions for the given YouTube video using the YouTube API.
  1. AI-Powered Chapter Generation: Uses Google Gemini to analyze transcripts and intelligently segment them into meaningful chapters.
  1. Dynamic Video Metadata Handling: Retrieves video details like title and ID to ensure accurate updates.
  1. Seamless Chapter Insertion: Automatically appends the generated chapters into the YouTube video description.
  1. Customizable & Extensible: You can adjust prompts, formatting, or connect with other services for further automation (e.g., social sharing, blog posting).

About the author

Alauddin Aladin is an AI Automation expert helping businesses streamline operations, boost productivity, and scale effortlessly using tools like Make.com and n8n. With over a decade of experience in digital systems and automation strategy, Alauddin empowers entrepreneurs to save time and grow smarter through intelligent workflows and AI-driven solutions.

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