video-downloader
Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads video-downloader automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
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
- Downloads Videos: Fetches videos from YouTube and other platforms
- Quality Selection: Lets you choose resolution (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K)
- Format Options: Downloads in various formats (MP4, WebM, audio-only)
- Batch Downloads: Can download multiple videos or playlists
- 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
FAQ
What does the video-downloader skill do?
Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.
How do I install video-downloader?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/video-downloader/ (personal) or .claude/skills/video-downloader/ (project).
Which AI agents can use video-downloader?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is video-downloader safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains video-downloader?
It is published by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates. It has 1,162 recorded installs.
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