download-video

Download videos from URLs to local desktop storage using yt-dlp.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills --skill download-video-rupertsworld
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: download-video
Source: https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills/tree/main/download-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills --skill download-video-rupertsworld

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates saving videos from URLs to a local desktop by automating yt-dlp.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Download videos from YouTube, X/Twitter, Vimeo, and other supported sites using yt-dlp.
  • Save videos directly to the Desktop for offline viewing.
  • Report the saved filename and location after completion.

Quick Start

Provide a video URL and I will download the video to your Desktop using yt-dlp.

Frequently Asked Questions about download-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download videos from URLs for offline viewing?

To download videos for offline viewing, provide a video URL and the Skill automates yt-dlp to save the file directly to your local Desktop storage, reporting the saved filename and location after completion.

What sites are supported for automated video downloads?

Automated video downloads support YouTube, X/Twitter, Vimeo, and other sites supported by yt-dlp, allowing you to curate offline video libraries and archive online content from a provided URL.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to automate video downloads?

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed locally to automate video downloads, as the Skill validates the provided URL and then leverages yt-dlp to save the video to your Desktop storage.

Can I automate saving online content to local desktop storage?

You can automate saving online content to local desktop storage by providing a supported video URL; the Skill validates the link and executes yt-dlp to download the video directly to your Desktop.

Where are downloaded videos saved on my computer?

Downloaded videos are saved directly to your Desktop for offline viewing, and the Skill reports the exact saved filename and location after the yt-dlp download process completes.