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youtube-downloader

Download videos and playlists from YouTube and 1000+ sites via yt-dlp.

27|6|Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#subtitles#youtube#yt-dlp#download#ffmpeg#playlist#video-downloader
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/crazynomad/skills --skill youtube-downloader-crazynomad
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-downloader
Source: https://github.com/crazynomad/skills/tree/main/youtube-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crazynomad/skills --skill youtube-downloader-crazynomad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables users to download videos and playlists from YouTube and 1000+ sites using yt-dlp, simplifying content capture for offline viewing and archiving.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-site support: Download videos, playlists, and channels from YouTube and other supported sites.
  • Format and audio options: Choose video quality or extract audio to MP3/MP4 as needed; download subtitles and thumbnails.
  • Metadata preservation: Save descriptive metadata and thumbnails for easy cataloging.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL to download and save to your output directory.

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 playlist for offline viewing?▼

To download a YouTube playlist for offline viewing, provide the playlist URL to the skill. It leverages yt-dlp to capture entire playlists or channels, saving the videos directly to your configured output directory.

Can I extract MP3 audio from a YouTube video?▼

Yes, you can extract MP3 audio from a YouTube video. The skill wraps yt-dlp to provide format selection options, allowing you to choose audio extraction over standard video downloads for audio-only archiving.

Does downloading YouTube videos keep the subtitles and metadata?▼

Downloading YouTube videos with this skill preserves subtitles and metadata. It supports downloading video thumbnails, descriptive metadata, and subtitle files alongside the media for easy offline cataloging.

What's the best way to download restricted YouTube content?▼

To download restricted YouTube content, the skill implements optional cookies within its yt-dlp wrapper. Providing your authentication cookies allows the tool to bypass limitations and access age-restricted or private media.

Can I download videos from sites other than YouTube?▼

Yes, you can download videos from sites other than YouTube. Built on yt-dlp, the skill supports extracting video and audio from over 1000 supported sites, not just YouTube, for broad archiving needs.

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