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youtube-downloader

Download YouTube videos with configurable quality, format, and audio options.

Updated May 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#video#youtube#yt-dlp#audio#download#format
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/artgaurav16420-oss/Mega-Skills --skill youtube-downloader-artgaurav16420-oss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-downloader
Source: https://github.com/artgaurav16420-oss/Mega-Skills/tree/main/distribution/harnesses/tabnine/agent/skills/youtube-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/artgaurav16420-oss/Mega-Skills --skill youtube-downloader-artgaurav16420-oss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Download YouTube videos with customizable quality and format options. Use this skill when the user asks to download, save, or grab YouTube videos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports quality presets: best, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and worst
  • Supports formats: mp4, webm, mkv; audio-only downloads as MP3
  • Automatic yt-dlp installation, single-video focus, and default output to /mnt/user-data/outputs
  • Output customization and playlist skipping for robust workflows

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to download a YouTube video by URL using the downloader.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-downloader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube videos in MP3 audio format?▼

You can download YouTube videos as MP3 audio by configuring the format option to audio-only. The skill leverages yt-dlp to extract and save the audio track directly to the default output directory.

Can I download a single YouTube video without processing the entire playlist?▼

Yes, single YouTube video downloads are supported with automatic playlist skipping enabled. This ensures the downloader only processes the specified video URL and ignores any adjacent playlist metadata.

What video quality presets are available when downloading YouTube videos?▼

Available quality presets for downloading YouTube videos include best, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and worst. You can configure the desired resolution before initiating the yt-dlp download process.

Does the YouTube downloader support saving videos as mkv or webm formats?▼

Yes, the downloader supports saving YouTube videos in mp4, webm, and mkv formats. You can specify your required video container format alongside the quality preset during the download configuration.

Do I need to manually install yt-dlp to use this YouTube downloader?▼

No, manual installation of yt-dlp is not required. The skill features automatic yt-dlp installation and handles the execution environment, allowing you to download videos immediately without setup.

Where are the downloaded YouTube videos saved by default?▼

Downloaded YouTube videos are saved by default to the /mnt/user-data/outputs directory. This preset output path ensures consistent file retrieval for single-video downloads and format conversions.

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