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youtube-download

Download video, audio, and subtitles from YouTube using yt-dlp with Chrome cookies.

Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#video#subtitles#youtube#yt-dlp#audio#download#cookies
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxgent-ai/maxgent-plugin --skill youtube-download
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-download
Source: https://github.com/maxgent-ai/maxgent-plugin/tree/main/skills/youtube-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxgent-ai/maxgent-plugin --skill youtube-download

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually downloading media from YouTube and other supported sites is tedious and error-prone; this skill automates the process to obtain video, audio, or subtitles for offline use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Downloads video, audio, and subtitles using yt-dlp with a Chrome cookies workflow.
  • Interactively determines user preferences (content type, quality, subtitles) and outputs files to a configurable path.
  • Handles common issues (login requirements, site limitations, and error reporting) and supports multiple sites such as YouTube, Bilibili, and more.

Quick Start

Ask the user for their download preferences and run the appropriate uvx yt-dlp command to start the download.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube video and audio using yt-dlp?▼

To download YouTube video and audio using yt-dlp, the skill interactively prompts for your content preferences and executes the appropriate uvx yt-dlp command to fetch media to a configurable output path.

Do I need cookies to download YouTube videos that require login?▼

Yes, you need Chrome cookies to download YouTube videos requiring login; the skill uses a cookies-from-browser workflow with yt-dlp to enable logged-in access for restricted media.

Can I download subtitles along with YouTube videos?▼

Yes, you can download subtitles alongside YouTube videos; the skill interactively asks for your subtitle preferences and applies yt-dlp parameters to fetch and save them with your media.

Does this YouTube downloader work with other sites like Bilibili?▼

Yes, this YouTube downloader works with other sites like Bilibili; it utilizes yt-dlp to support multiple platforms and handles site-specific limitations and error reporting during interactive sessions.

Why does my yt-dlp download fail on certain videos?▼

Your yt-dlp download may fail due to login requirements or site limitations; this skill handles common errors by applying Chrome cookies for authentication and providing interactive error reporting.

What is required to run yt-dlp for downloading media?▼

Running yt-dlp for downloading media requires the uvx execution environment to launch the tool and a Chrome browser to supply the necessary cookies for accessing logged-in content.

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