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video-download

Download videos, audio, subtitles, and metadata from online URLs using yt-dlp.

1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#subtitles#yt-dlp#metadata#video download#ffmpeg#audio extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shige1014-dev/backup-OpenMontage --skill video-download-shige1014-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-download
Source: https://github.com/shige1014-dev/backup-OpenMontage/tree/main/.agents/skills/video-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shige1014-dev/backup-OpenMontage --skill video-download-shige1014-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly retrieve full videos, separate audio tracks, subtitles, or metadata from online URLs without relying on site-specific APIs or web browsers. It removes friction around selecting formats, merging separate video and audio streams, and obtaining captions or metadata for downstream processing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Wide site coverage: Uses yt-dlp to download from YouTube and 1000+ supported sites with no API keys required.
  • Flexible outputs: Save best-quality video, specific resolutions, audio-only files, or only subtitles and metadata for cataloging.
  • Practical use cases: Save a source clip for editing, extract a podcast audio track from a video, or pull subtitles for translation workflows.
  • Quality and metadata controls: Includes format selection presets, output filename templating, and metadata-only queries for fast inspection.

Quick Start

Download the video at best quality from the provided URL, merge video and audio into an MP4 using yt-dlp and ffmpeg, and save it to the 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 video and audio from YouTube without using a browser?▼

You can download video and audio from YouTube URLs by passing the link to the Skill, which uses yt-dlp to fetch the media and ffmpeg to merge separate video and audio streams into a local file.

Can I extract audio only from an online video URL?▼

Yes, you can extract audio-only files from online video URLs. The Skill leverages yt-dlp to pull audio tracks from supported sites without downloading the full video stream.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to download videos with yt-dlp?▼

While yt-dlp handles downloading, ffmpeg is optionally required to merge separate video and audio streams and to perform format selection when downloading high-quality videos from sites like YouTube.

How do I retrieve subtitles from a YouTube video for translation?▼

To retrieve subtitles for translation workflows, the Skill uses yt-dlp to download available subtitle tracks directly from the provided video URL alongside or instead of the media file.

What is the best way to check video metadata before downloading the full file?▼

The best way to check metadata is using the Skill's metadata-only query feature, which leverages yt-dlp to dump format and video information quickly without downloading the actual media content.

Does yt-dlp support downloading videos from sites other than YouTube?▼

Yes, yt-dlp supports downloading videos, extracting audio, and pulling subtitles from YouTube and over 1000 other supported sites without requiring any site-specific API keys.

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