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video-download

Automate video and audio downloads from websites using yt-dlp.

Updated May 23, 2026
Search Tags:#yt-dlp#video download#YouTube#audio download#metadata retrieval
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xingBaGan/FANovelist --skill video-download-xingbagan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-download
Source: https://github.com/xingBaGan/FANovelist/tree/main/src/openharness/openmontage/.claude/skills/video-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xingBaGan/FANovelist --skill video-download-xingbagan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Manually downloading videos or audio can be time-consuming and requires multiple steps. This Skill simplifies the process by automatically downloading videos and audio from a variety of sites using yt-dlp.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • One-Step Download: Download videos and audio with ease using a single command.
  • Format Selection: Choose between different video and audio formats and resolutions.
  • Subtitle Download: Extract subtitles from videos.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Get information about videos without downloading them.
  • Use Case: If you need to download a video from YouTube or another site, this Skill will help you do it quickly and efficiently.

Quick Start

Download the best quality video from a given URL by running: yt-dlp "URL" -o "%(title)s.%(ext)s" --merge-output-format mp4

Frequently Asked Questions about video-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube videos and audio efficiently?▼

You can download YouTube videos and audio efficiently by using yt-dlp to automate the process with a single command. It supports multiple formats, resolutions, and subtitle downloading.

Can I extract video metadata without downloading the full file?▼

Yes, you can extract video metadata without downloading the file. This feature provides information about videos directly without the actual file download process.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed alongside yt-dlp to download and merge videos properly. FFmpeg is required for operations like merging video and audio streams into an mp4 file.

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

Yes, yt-dlp supports downloading videos from YouTube and over 1000 other sites. This allows you to automate audio and video downloads across a wide variety of platforms.

How do I download subtitles from videos using yt-dlp?▼

You can download subtitles from videos using the subtitle extraction feature in yt-dlp. This allows you to pull subtitle files directly alongside your video and audio downloads.

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