Get a Live Transcript of Any YouTube Live Stream in Real Time
Every other YouTube transcript tool only works on finished videos. LiveScript transcribes any live stream as it happens - paste the URL, see every word as it is spoken, search the entire history, and get alerted on keywords.
Free plan available. No credit card required. Also works for Twitch live streams.
30-second walkthrough - paste URL, see live transcript, add keyword alerts.
Why other YouTube transcript tools don't work for live streams
If you have ever tried to get a transcript of a stream while it is happening, you have probably hit the same wall: every popular tool only handles finished videos. They wait for YouTube's own caption file, which is only generated after the stream ends. By the time you can search the transcript, the news has already moved on.
Other transcript tools
- Require the video to be finished
- No search during the stream
- No real-time keyword alerts
- Cannot scrub a live stream by phrase
LiveScript
- Works while the stream is still live
- Search every word as it is spoken
- Audio alerts on keyword tags
- Click any transcript line to jump the video
How it works
Three steps. Under a minute.
- 1
Open LiveScript and paste the YouTube URL
Go to livescript.live and paste the URL of any live stream. It works whether the stream just started or has been running for hours.
- 2
Watch the live transcript build in real time
The transcript starts populating within seconds. Every word that is spoken appears with a clickable timestamp that jumps the video to that exact moment.
- 3
Search, filter, or add keyword alerts
Type any phrase into the search bar to filter the transcript instantly. Add keyword tags to get an audio alert the second a watched word is spoken.
Who uses live YouTube transcripts
If your edge depends on hearing a specific phrase before everyone else does, you are the target user.
Journalists and researchers
Watch a press conference, congressional testimony, or product keynote and instantly grep the transcript for the line you need to quote - no scrubbing through hours of video afterwards.
Investors and analysts
Earnings calls, FOMC statements, regulatory hearings - words like "recession" or "guidance" matter the second they're spoken. Set them as alert tags and never miss a phrase.
Compliance and brand monitoring
Track every live broadcast where your company, competitor, or regulated keyword is mentioned, with timestamped proof.
Sports and live-event coverage
Commentary often surfaces injuries, lineup changes, or momentum shifts before they show up anywhere else. Useful for bloggers, prediction-market participants, and bettors alike.
What you actually get
Real-time transcription
Words appear within seconds of being spoken on Pro.
Full transcript search
Filter the entire stream history by any phrase, instantly.
Keyword alerts
Audio alerts the moment a tagged word is spoken.
Multiple streams
Watch and transcribe several live streams side by side on Pro.
Multilingual mode
English-only by default. Pro can flip to multilingual for Spanish, French, mixed-language streams, and more.
Export VTT or SRT
Pro users can download any transcript as VTT or SubRip subtitles for video editors, captioning tools, or archives.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a transcript of a YouTube video that is currently live?+
Yes. LiveScript transcribes any public YouTube live stream in real time. Paste the URL while the stream is in progress and the transcript starts building immediately. Words appear within seconds of being spoken.
How is this different from Tactiq, NoteGPT, or YouTube's own transcript?+
Most YouTube transcript tools only work after a video is finished, because they rely on the completed file. YouTube's own auto-caption transcript also requires the stream to be over (or shows captions only as you watch, with no search or history). LiveScript captures the audio of a live stream as it airs, so you can search, filter, and set keyword alerts in real time.
How fast does the transcript update?+
Pro users see words within roughly 2-5 seconds of when they are spoken. Free users get the same transcript with a 5-minute delay and 30 minutes of history.
Does it work with private or unlisted streams?+
It works on any stream that LiveScript can fetch as a public YouTube viewer would. Private or member-only streams are not supported.
Can I get alerts when specific keywords are spoken?+
Yes. Add keyword tags to a stream and LiveScript plays a sound when any tag is matched. This is the core feature for anyone covering a live FOMC announcement, debate, earnings call, or breaking news event in real time.
What happens after the stream ends?+
The full transcript stays available for searching and exporting. You can scrub through every moment by clicking on a transcript line.
Can I download or export the transcript?+
Yes - Pro users can download any transcript as VTT or SubRip (SRT) subtitles directly from the Watch page. Drop the file into any video editor, captioning tool, or your own archive.
What languages are supported?+
English by default for the highest accuracy. Pro users can toggle multilingual mode on the Enter screen, which transcribes Spanish, French, German, and many other languages - including streams that mix languages mid-sentence.
Is there a free plan?+
Yes - free plan gets live transcript search with a 5-minute delay and 30 minutes of history, one stream at a time. The Pro plan is real-time, unlimited streams, and full history.
Ready to try it on a live stream?
Free plan available. No credit card required. Real-time transcripts on Pro.