Yt Dlp Downloader

Name: Yt Dlp Downloader
Author: mapleshaw

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by mapleshaw · vlatest · Repository

Downloads YouTube videos in different resolutions (DLP) directly from the platform – handy for saving content quickly and easily.

Install on your platform

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

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

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

~/.claude/settings.json

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

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

About This Skill

What it does

This skill utilizes yt-dlp to download videos from YouTube and other supported platforms. It can handle various formats, resolutions, and audio tracks, allowing for customized downloads based on user preferences. The downloaded files are saved locally, enabling offline access and archiving of video content.

When to use it

Research & Archiving: Download lectures or tutorials for later review when internet access is unavailable.
Content Creation: Extract clips from longer videos for inclusion in your own projects.
Personal Backup: Save favorite YouTube videos for personal enjoyment and preservation.
Offline Viewing: Download videos to watch on devices without an active internet connection, like during travel.

Key capabilities

Downloads videos from YouTube and other supported platforms.
Supports various video formats and resolutions.
Allows selection of audio tracks and subtitles.
Saves downloaded files locally.

Example prompts

"Download the latest episode of [YouTube channel name]."
"Get the highest resolution version of [video title]."
"Download [video URL] with English subtitles."
“Save this video: [video URL] to my downloads folder.”

Tips & gotchas

yt-dlp requires an active internet connection for downloading.
Some videos may have download restrictions; the skill's success depends on these limitations.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: mapleshaw
Installs: 0

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