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youtube-downloader

Download YouTube videos with configurable quality and format options.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#video#quality#youtube#yt-dlp#download#ffmpeg#format
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/2670044605/agent-skills-hub --skill youtube-downloader-2670044605
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-downloader
Source: https://github.com/2670044605/agent-skills-hub/tree/main/skills/registry/upstream/wlzh-skills/video-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/2670044605/agent-skills-hub --skill youtube-downloader-2670044605

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Downloads YouTube videos with full control over quality and format settings, reducing manual steps and tooling overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multiple quality options: best, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, or worst
  • Audio-only downloads: extract audio as MP3
  • Format support: MP4, WebM, MKV
  • Automatic installation of yt-dlp when missing
  • Fetches video information before download
  • Skips playlists by default to target single videos
  • Reusable across other skills by calling its script from other tooling

Quick Start

Download a YouTube video by URL using your preferred quality and format settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download a YouTube video in a specific quality like 720p?▼

You can download a YouTube video in 720p by providing the URL and using the quality flag (-q or --quality) to specify 720p, with options ranging from best to worst.

Can I extract MP3 audio from a YouTube video?▼

Yes, you can extract audio from a YouTube video by using the audio-only mode flag (-a or --audio-only), which downloads and converts the audio track into an MP3 format.

What video formats can I convert YouTube downloads into?▼

You can convert and download YouTube videos into multiple formats including MP4, WebM, and MKV by specifying the desired output format with the format flag (-f or --format).

Do I need to install yt-dlp before downloading YouTube videos?▼

No, you do not need to pre-install yt-dlp to download YouTube videos, as the tool automatically installs yt-dlp when it detects that the dependency is missing from your environment.

How do I stop YouTube playlists from downloading entirely?▼

The tool skips playlists by default to target single videos, ensuring that only the specific video URL provided is downloaded rather than an entire playlist collection.

Where are the downloaded YouTube video files saved?▼

Downloaded YouTube video files are saved directly to the /mnt/user-data/outputs directory, providing a consistent output location for your retrieved video and audio files.

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