video-downloader

Download videos from YouTube and other platforms with quality and format selection.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#offline #video #quality #download #format #YouTube #playlist

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/yousufjoyian/claude-skills --skill video-downloader-yousufjoyian

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-downloader
Source: https://github.com/yousufjoyian/claude-skills/tree/main/video-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yousufjoyian/claude-skills --skill video-downloader-yousufjoyian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill simplifies the process of acquiring video content from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival purposes, eliminating manual downloading steps and ensuring consistent formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

Quality Control: Choose resolution (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K) and formats (MP4, WebM, audio-only).
Batch & Playlist Support: Download individual videos or entire playlists for offline libraries.
Metadata Preservation: Retains title, description, and thumbnail for organization.

Quick Start

Use the video-downloader skill to download a YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example Download the entire playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=example

Frequently Asked Questions about video-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I download YouTube videos for offline viewing?▼

Download YouTube videos by providing the video URL to the video-downloader skill, which fetches and saves the content locally in your chosen format and quality resolution for offline access.

Can I download entire YouTube playlists at once?▼

Yes, video-downloader supports batch playlist downloads. Provide the playlist URL and the skill downloads all videos in the playlist to local storage with consistent quality and format settings.

What video formats and quality options are available?▼

Video-downloader offers multiple formats including MP4, WebM, and audio-only extraction, with quality selection across 480p, 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolutions to match your storage and playback needs.

Does video download preserve video metadata like titles and thumbnails?▼

Yes, video-downloader retains metadata including titles, descriptions, and thumbnails during download, enabling organized offline libraries and easier content identification.

What platforms and video sources does this work with?▼

Video-downloader supports YouTube and other video platforms, enabling consistent offline archival across multiple sources with flexible quality and format control for each download.

Can I extract audio from videos during download?▼

Yes, video-downloader includes audio-only format extraction, allowing you to convert videos to audio files for music, podcasts, or other audio content without video streams.