video-downloader
Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.
Best use case
video-downloader is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.
Teams using video-downloader 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-downloader/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How video-downloader Compares
| Feature / Agent | video-downloader | 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?
Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.
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 Downloader This skill downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms directly to your computer. ## When to Use This Skill - Downloading YouTube videos for offline viewing - Saving educational content for reference - Archiving important videos - Getting video files for editing or repurposing - Downloading your own content from platforms - Saving conference talks or webinars ## What This Skill Does 1. **Downloads Videos**: Fetches videos from YouTube and other platforms 2. **Quality Selection**: Lets you choose resolution (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K) 3. **Format Options**: Downloads in various formats (MP4, WebM, audio-only) 4. **Batch Downloads**: Can download multiple videos or playlists 5. **Metadata Preservation**: Saves title, description, and thumbnail ## How to Use ### Basic Download ``` Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=... ``` ``` Download this video in 1080p quality ``` ### Audio Only ``` Download the audio from this YouTube video as MP3 ``` ### Playlist Download ``` Download all videos from this YouTube playlist: [URL] ``` ### Batch Download ``` Download these 5 YouTube videos: 1. [URL] 2. [URL] ... ``` ## Example **User**: "Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123" **Output**: ``` Downloading from YouTube... Video: "How to Build Products Users Love" Channel: Lenny's Podcast Duration: 45:32 Quality: 1080p Progress: ████████████████████ 100% ✓ Downloaded: how-to-build-products-users-love.mp4 ✓ Saved thumbnail: how-to-build-products-users-love.jpg ✓ Size: 342 MB Saved to: ~/Downloads/ ``` **Inspired by:** Lenny's workflow from his newsletter ## Important Notes ⚠️ **Copyright & Fair Use** - Only download videos you have permission to download - Respect copyright laws and platform terms of service - Use for personal, educational, or fair use purposes - Don't redistribute copyrighted content ## Tips - Specify quality if you need lower file size (720p vs 1080p) - Use audio-only for podcasts or music to save space - Download to a dedicated folder to stay organized - Check file size before downloading on slow connections ## Common Use Cases - **Education**: Save tutorials and courses for offline learning - **Research**: Archive videos for reference - **Content Creation**: Download your own content from platforms - **Backup**: Save important videos before they're removed - **Offline Viewing**: Watch videos without internet access
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