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setup-youtube-auth

Configure YouTube cookies for yt-dlp to bypass bot detection.

17|5|Updated Jun 15, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#youtube#yt-dlp#video download#bot detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abdu6666/Bunny-AI-Agent --skill setup-youtube-auth-abdu6666
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup-youtube-auth
Source: https://github.com/abdu6666/Bunny-AI-Agent/tree/main/templates/shortsdrone-agent/.claude/skills/setup-youtube-auth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abdu6666/Bunny-AI-Agent --skill setup-youtube-auth-abdu6666

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps configure YouTube authentication to bypass bot detection when downloading videos, ensuring smooth video downloads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication Setup: Configure YouTube authentication by setting up cookies for yt-dlp.
  • Error Handling: Resolve "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" errors and expired cookies.
  • Validation: Test if cookies work correctly for downloading videos.
  • Troubleshooting: Guide through troubleshooting authentication issues.

Quick Start

Run the 'setup-youtube-auth' skill to configure YouTube authentication for downloading videos.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-youtube-auth

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix the yt-dlp "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" error?▼

To resolve the yt-dlp bot detection error, you must configure YouTube authentication by setting up valid cookies. This process verifies your account to bypass the sign-in prompt and restore video downloading capabilities.

How do I configure YouTube authentication for downloading videos with yt-dlp?▼

You configure YouTube authentication by extracting cookies from your browser and supplying them to yt-dlp. This Skill provides scripts to set up and validate those cookies, ensuring smooth video downloads while avoiding bot detection.

Why does yt-dlp require cookies for YouTube video downloads?▼

yt-dlp requires cookies for YouTube downloads when bot detection mechanisms trigger verification prompts. Supplying authentication cookies proves legitimate user activity, allowing the downloader to access and fetch videos without being blocked.

How do I test if my YouTube cookies are working for video downloads?▼

You test if your YouTube cookies are working by running a validation check after setup. This Skill includes validation features to verify that your authentication cookies successfully bypass bot detection and enable uninterrupted video downloading.

What should I do when my YouTube authentication cookies expire in yt-dlp?▼

When your YouTube authentication cookies expire in yt-dlp, you must extract and update them to restore access. This Skill provides troubleshooting steps to resolve expired cookies and reconfigure authentication for continued video downloading.

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