download-youtube

Downloads YouTube audio and transcripts, converting subtitles from VTT to Markdown for organized weekly use.

282|23|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/team-attention/stanford-cs146s-kr --skill download-youtube
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: download-youtube
Source: https://github.com/team-attention/stanford-cs146s-kr/tree/main/.claude/skills/download-youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/team-attention/stanford-cs146s-kr --skill download-youtube

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates downloading YouTube video audio (MP3) and transcripts for offline study materials and content creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audio extraction: Retrieve MP3 audio from YouTube videos for listening materials.
  • Transcript extraction: Download subtitles/transcripts and convert VTT to Markdown for documentation and note-taking.
  • Use Case: Organize weekly curricula by video, generate Markdown transcripts per week, and store assets under a consistent slug.

Quick Start

Use the /download-youtube command with a YouTube URL to begin. Examples: /download-youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID /download-youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID --week 3 /download-youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID --audio-only /download-youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID --transcript-only

Frequently Asked Questions about download-youtube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube audio and transcripts for offline study?

To download YouTube audio and transcripts for offline study, use a valid YouTube URL with the yt-dlp tool to automatically retrieve MP3 audio and convert subtitle files into Markdown transcripts.

How do I convert YouTube subtitles from VTT to Markdown?

You can convert YouTube subtitles from VTT to Markdown by downloading the video transcript using yt-dlp, which automatically handles the VTT to Markdown conversion for seamless curriculum integration and note-taking.

Do I need yt-dlp to extract MP3 audio from YouTube videos?

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed to extract MP3 audio from YouTube videos, as it serves as the core engine for retrieving audio tracks and downloading subtitles for offline content generation.

Can I organize downloaded YouTube transcripts by curriculum week?

Yes, you can organize downloaded YouTube transcripts by curriculum week by providing a syllabus-based week matching parameter, which determines the file naming and folder structure for the output assets.

Can I download only audio or only transcripts from a YouTube video?

Yes, you can download only audio or only transcripts by using specific audio-only or transcript-only modes, allowing you to skip unnecessary files and streamline your offline study material generation.