yt-dlp-mp3

Convert YouTube videos to MP3 files with artist-based filenames.

3|1|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imvladikon/dot-claude --skill yt-dlp-mp3
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentā–¼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yt-dlp-mp3
Source: https://github.com/imvladikon/dot-claude/tree/main/skills/yt-dlp-mp3
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imvladikon/dot-claude --skill yt-dlp-mp3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the tedious manual process of converting YouTube videos to MP3 audio with consistent naming, enabling offline listening and easy sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Download YouTube audio as MP3 using yt-dlp with a filename pattern that prefers artist or uploader and the video title.
  • Handle edge cases where the artist is missing by falling back to the channel name, and provide clear user feedback if metadata is incomplete.
  • Use case: save a song from a video with well-formatted MP3 metadata for archiving or offline listening.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL and the skill will download the corresponding MP3 file named artist - title.

Frequently Asked Questions about yt-dlp-mp3

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download YouTube audio as MP3 with proper metadata?ā–¼

To download YouTube audio as MP3, this skill uses yt-dlp to extract the track and applies an artist-or-channel-based filename pattern to ensure your MP3 metadata remains consistent for offline listening.

Do I need to install yt-dlp to use this MP3 converter?ā–¼

Yes, this MP3 converter requires yt-dlp to be installed on your system to function, and it will provide guidance on how to install yt-dlp if the dependency is found to be missing.

What is the best way to name MP3 files extracted from YouTube videos?ā–¼

The best way to name MP3 files from YouTube is using an artist-or-uploader pattern, which this skill automates by falling back to the channel name when artist metadata is missing.

How does this approach handle incomplete metadata when saving YouTube MP3s?ā–¼

When saving YouTube MP3s with incomplete metadata, the skill falls back to the channel name for the filename and provides clear user feedback if the video metadata remains incomplete.

Can I use yt-dlp to save a podcast or song from a video URL as an MP3 file?ā–¼

Yes, you can save a song or extract podcast audio from a video URL as an MP3 file by providing the link, and the skill will handle the conversion and metadata archiving.