Youtube Dl
Downloads YouTube videos to your device quickly and easily for offline viewing or archiving – a handy tool for media enthusiasts.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add youtube-dl npx -- -y @trustedskills/youtube-dl
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-dl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/youtube-dl"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows you to download videos from YouTube and other supported platforms. It can retrieve video files in various formats, enabling offline viewing or further processing. The tool supports downloading playlists and individual videos based on search queries.
When to use it
- Download a lecture recording for later review.
- Save a music video to enjoy without an internet connection.
- Retrieve a specific YouTube tutorial for reference in a project.
- Archive a playlist of educational content.
Key capabilities
- Video downloading from YouTube and other platforms
- Playlist download support
- Video retrieval via search queries
- Support for various video formats
Example prompts
- "Download the latest episode of 'Tech Daily' from YouTube."
- "Get me all videos in the 'Cooking Basics' playlist on YouTube."
- "Find and download a tutorial on how to build a birdhouse."
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on external services for video retrieval. Ensure your agent has access to internet connectivity to successfully download content.
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