youtube-downloader

Download YouTube videos using yt-dlp with ffmpeg by providing a video URL and selecting your authentication method—PO token provider for high-quality 1080p/4K formats, or browser cookies as a fallback. The Skill handles format validation, conversion from WebM to MP4, and quality selection automatically.

Yes, protected streams and HLS m3u8 content can be downloaded by supplying authentication headers or browser cookies. The Skill manages cookie-based access and header injection to bypass restrictions on platforms like YouTube, Mux, and Vimeo.

These errors occur when YouTube's signature extraction fails or access is blocked. Use a PO token provider or inject browser cookies to resolve nsig failures; update yt-dlp to the latest version and verify your authentication credentials are current.

The Skill supports audio extraction and WebM-to-MP4 conversion during the download process via ffmpeg integration. Specify your desired output format and the conversion runs automatically after download completion.

To access 4K formats, you need yt-dlp and ffmpeg installed, plus either a PO token provider for signature handling or valid browser cookies. High-quality format access requires one of these authentication methods; standard downloads work without them.

Yes, yt-dlp supports playlist downloads by passing a playlist URL instead of a single video link. The Skill applies the same authentication and format-selection logic across all videos in the playlist.