skills.rest
Benmore-Studio
Benmore-StudioOFFICIAL
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

video-download

Downloads videos from 1700+ sites via yt-dlp and Playwright.

1|Updated Jan 28, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#video#yt-dlp#playwright#download#browser#multisite
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Benmore-Studio/Benmore-Meridian --skill video-download-benmore-studio
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-download
Source: https://github.com/Benmore-Studio/Benmore-Meridian/tree/main/skills/video-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Benmore-Studio/Benmore-Meridian --skill video-download-benmore-studio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Downloads videos from Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Bilibili, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, and 1700+ sites to local storage. The tool handles share-text inputs as well as direct links, automating the acquisition and saving of video assets to the Downloads folder.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-platform video downloading from 1700+ sites using Playwright for sites requiring a browser and yt-dlp for others.
  • Supports links and share-text prompts, with automatic URL resolution and best-quality media selection.
  • Optional login support for platforms like Bilibili to access higher-quality streams; can save cookies for subsequent runs.

Quick Start

Run the script with a video URL or share text to automatically download the video to your Downloads folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download videos from sites like Douyin or Bilibili to local storage?▼

To download videos from Douyin or Bilibili, provide a direct link or share text; the tool automatically resolves the URL, selects the best format, and saves the file to your Downloads folder.

Can I use share text from social media apps to download a video?▼

Yes, you can use share text from social media apps to download a video. The tool features automatic URL resolution to parse share text prompts and extract the direct video link for downloading.

Does video downloading work for platforms that require a browser or login like YouTube?▼

Yes, video downloading works for platforms requiring a browser or login. It uses Playwright for headless browsing and supports cookie-based login for Bilibili to access higher-quality streams.

What is the best way to automate cross-platform video downloading for multiple sites?▼

The best way to automate cross-platform video downloading is using a solution combining yt-dlp and Playwright, which automatically selects the best format across 1700+ sites and saves files locally.

Are there limitations when downloading videos from 1700+ sites using yt-dlp?▼

Limitations when downloading videos using yt-dlp include access restrictions on certain platforms, which requires providing your own cookies for login to successfully retrieve higher-quality video streams.

Related Skills

Explore More Content & Communication Skills→
csfuwwccsfuwwc
3

video-download

Download videos from Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili via shared links or text prompts.

Community
Intermediate
bianhaifeng789-huebianhaifeng789-hue

video-processing

Automate video editing with FFmpeg for trimming, transcoding, and frame extraction.

Community
Intermediate
CrumbgrabberCrumbgrabber
3

webapp-testing

Automate local web application testing with Python Playwright scripts.

Community
Intermediate
whilpwhilp
9

cleanshot

Automate screenshots, recordings, scrolling captures, and OCR via CleanShot X CLI.

Community
Advanced