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ljg-x-download

Download images and videos from X or Twitter posts to local storage.

Updated Feb 13, 2026
Search Tags:#video#twitter#yt-dlp#image extraction#x#media download
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dante-dan/dan-skills --skill ljg-x-download-dante-dan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ljg-x-download
Source: https://github.com/Dante-dan/dan-skills/tree/main/vendor-backup/ljg-x-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dante-dan/dan-skills --skill ljg-x-download-dante-dan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manually saving images and videos from X (Twitter) posts by automating media extraction and downloads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Media Download Automation: Downloads videos from X posts using yt-dlp and saves them to the user's Downloads folder.
  • Image Extraction Support: Extracts original-quality images from image-only posts when direct video downloading is unavailable.
  • Use Case: When a user shares an X/Twitter post link and wants to save its images or videos locally, this Skill handles URL parsing, downloading, and result reporting.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to download media from the provided X/Twitter post URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-x-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download videos and images from an X or Twitter post link?▼

To download media from an X or Twitter post, provide the tweet URL to automate video extraction using yt-dlp or save original-quality images from tweet metadata directly to your local Downloads folder.

Do I need yt-dlp to extract media from X posts?▼

Yes, yt-dlp is required to download videos from X posts. When direct video downloading is unavailable, the tool falls back to parsing tweet metadata to extract original-quality images instead.

Can I save original-quality images from Twitter posts that don't contain video?▼

Yes, you can save original-quality images from Twitter posts. The tool parses tweet metadata to extract and download images locally when direct video downloading is not applicable or unavailable.

What is the best way to automate saving Twitter media locally without manual steps?▼

Automating Twitter media extraction involves parsing the provided x.com or twitter.com URL to handle video downloads via yt-dlp and image fallbacks, saving the files automatically without manual saving.

Why does my X media download fail when the post contains only images?▼

If an X media download fails, the tool applies a fallback mechanism to parse tweet metadata and extract original-quality images, ensuring local storage succeeds even when standard video downloading methods are unsupported.

Does the ljg-x-download tool support both x.com and twitter.com URLs?▼

Yes, the tool supports both x.com and twitter.com URLs. It parses the provided link to handle media extraction, applying yt-dlp for videos and metadata parsing for image fallbacks to save files locally.

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