peertube

Search and manage PeerTube video instances via a command-line interface.

40|6|Updated Jul 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill peertube
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: peertube
Source: https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills/tree/main/peertube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill peertube

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the need for a web browser when interacting with PeerTube instances, allowing you to search, browse, and manage your video content directly from your command line interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Federated Search: Search for videos across the entire fediverse or specific instances.
  • Account Management: Authenticate via OAuth2 to manage your profile, view stats, and access private channel data.
  • Instance Exploration: Quickly retrieve server statistics, channel lists, and recent video uploads without leaving your terminal.

Quick Start

Set your environment variable to your instance URL and run the peertube-cli auth login command to begin managing your account.

Frequently Asked Questions about peertube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I browse federated PeerTube videos from the command line?

You can browse federated PeerTube videos from the command line by running CLI scripts that execute API calls to search across decentralized instances and retrieve recent video uploads directly in your terminal.

Does PeerTube CLI authentication support OAuth2 for managing accounts?

Yes, PeerTube CLI authentication supports OAuth2, allowing you to log in, manage your profile, view stats, and access private channel data while persisting your authentication tokens for future sessions.

What is needed to search ActivityPub video platforms without a web browser?

To search ActivityPub video platforms without a web browser, you need Python 3.8+ and the requests library to execute API calls against your specified PeerTube instance URL.

Can I retrieve PeerTube instance statistics and channel lists via an API client?

Yes, you can retrieve PeerTube instance statistics and channel lists via an API client by executing CLI commands that query the server directly, returning server stats and channel data to your terminal.

What is the best way to manage decentralized video content without leaving the terminal?

The best way to manage decentralized video content without leaving the terminal is using a CLI API client that handles federated search, authenticated account management, and instance exploration for PeerTube platforms.