podcast-downloader

Search Apple Podcasts, list episodes, and download MP3 files via the iTunes API.

11|4|Updated Dec 27, 2025

Search Tags:#search #download #podcast #unicode #itunes-api #apple-podcasts

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/crazynomad/apple-podcast-downloader --skill podcast-downloader

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: podcast-downloader
Source: https://github.com/crazynomad/apple-podcast-downloader/tree/main/.
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crazynomad/apple-podcast-downloader --skill podcast-downloader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines searching, browsing, and downloading episodes from Apple Podcasts, eliminating tedious manual steps and saving you time.

Core Features & Use Cases

Smart Search: Find podcasts by keyword, author, or topic across Apple Podcasts.
Episode Browser: List episodes with metadata (title, date, duration, description).
Audio Download: Download episodes as MP3 files with progress tracking and organized folders.
Unicode Support: Handles international podcast titles and descriptions.
No Auth Required: Uses the public iTunes API with no credentials.

Quick Start

Use the helper script to search for podcasts, fetch episodes, and download an episode:

Search: python3 scripts/itunes_api.py search "keyword" 5
Episodes: python3 scripts/itunes_api.py episodes <collection_id> 5
Download: python3 scripts/itunes_api.py download <collection_id> <episode_index> [output_dir]