video-downloading
Download videos and GIFs from X/Twitter posts in the browser or via API. Single video, batch download, and quality selection. Use when users want to save or download Twitter/X videos.
Best use case
video-downloading is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Download videos and GIFs from X/Twitter posts in the browser or via API. Single video, batch download, and quality selection. Use when users want to save or download Twitter/X videos.
Teams using video-downloading should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/video-downloading/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How video-downloading Compares
| Feature / Agent | video-downloading | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Download videos and GIFs from X/Twitter posts in the browser or via API. Single video, batch download, and quality selection. Use when users want to save or download Twitter/X videos.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Video Downloading
Download videos and GIFs from X/Twitter posts — no API key needed.
## Script Selection
| Goal | File | Navigate to |
|------|------|-------------|
| Download video from current tweet | `src/videoDownloaderBrowser.js` | Tweet page (`x.com/user/status/ID`) |
| Batch download multiple videos | `src/videoDownloaderBrowser.js` | Any page |
| Download video info only (no save) | `src/videoDownloaderBrowser.js` | Tweet page |
| Download via script (non-browser) | `scripts/videoDownloader.js` | N/A (run in console) |
| Download via API | `api/routes/video.js` | `POST /api/video/download` |
## Quick Start
1. Navigate to a tweet with a video: `x.com/user/status/123456`
2. Open DevTools (F12) → Console
3. Paste `src/videoDownloaderBrowser.js` → Enter
## Available Functions
After pasting `src/videoDownloaderBrowser.js`:
```js
downloadCurrent() // Download video from current tweet page
downloadFromUrl('https://x.com/..') // Navigate to tweet URL and download
downloadGif() // Download GIF (GIFs are MP4 on X)
batchDownload(['url1', 'url2', ..]) // Download videos from multiple tweet URLs
getVideoInfo() // Show video metadata without downloading
```
## Configuration
```js
const CONFIG = {
QUALITY: 'highest', // 'highest', 'lowest', 'all'
AUTO_DOWNLOAD: true, // Auto-trigger browser download
SHOW_ALL_QUALITIES: true // Show all available quality options
};
```
## Quality Options
| Setting | Behavior |
|---------|----------|
| `'highest'` | Downloads best resolution (default) |
| `'lowest'` | Downloads smallest file size |
| `'all'` | Shows all available bitrates to choose from |
## Notes
- Videos on X are served as MP4; GIFs are also stored as MP4
- Quality options depend on what X uploaded — not all tweets have multiple qualities
- Batch download respects delays between requests to avoid rate limits
- `getVideoInfo()` shows tweet ID, author, and all available video URLs before committing to a download
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