Yt Dlp Downloader

Name: Yt Dlp Downloader
Author: azure12355

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by azure12355 · vlatest · Repository

Downloads YouTube videos in various resolutions and formats using dynamic playlists – useful for archiving content or extracting specific clips.

Install on your platform

We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.

Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add azure12355-yt-dlp-downloader npx -- -y @trustedskills/azure12355-yt-dlp-downloader

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure12355-yt-dlp-downloader": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/azure12355-yt-dlp-downloader"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

This skill uses yt-dlp to download videos from various online platforms. It can handle a wide range of sites, including YouTube, Vimeo, and others supported by yt-dlp. The downloaded files are saved locally, allowing for offline access or further processing.

When to use it

Research: Download video lectures or tutorials for later review when an internet connection isn't available.
Content Archiving: Save videos from websites that might change or disappear over time.
Personal Use: Download music videos, funny clips, or other content you enjoy for personal entertainment.
Data Collection: Gather video data for analysis or training machine learning models (ensure compliance with terms of service).

Key capabilities

Downloads videos from numerous online platforms.
Supports various video formats and resolutions.
Uses the yt-dlp library, a robust and actively maintained downloader.
Provides local file saving for offline access.

Example prompts

"Download the latest episode of [show name] from YouTube."
"Get the video '[video title]' from Vimeo and save it as 'my_video.mp4'."
“Can you download this video: [URL]”

Tips & gotchas

Ensure yt-dlp is properly installed and configured within the AI agent's environment. The skill depends on its availability.
Be mindful of copyright restrictions and terms of service when downloading videos.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: azure12355
Installs: 2

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