Agent skill · creative production · davila7
video-downloader
Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.
Why this skill is useful
Adds niche commands for downloading videos from various platforms that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires youtube-dl installed locally. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Video Downloader This skill downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms directly to your computer. When to Use This Skill Downloading YouTube videos for offline viewing Saving educational content for reference Archiving important videos Getting video files for editing or repurposing Downloading your own content from platforms Saving conference talks or webinars What This Skill Does 1. Downloads Videos: Fetches videos from YouTube and other platforms 2. Quality Selection: Lets you choose resolution (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K) 3. Format Options: Downloads in various formats (MP4, WebM, audio-only) 4. Batch Downloads: Can download multiple videos or playlists 5. Metadata Preservation: Saves title, description, and thumbnail How to Use Basic Download Audio Only Playlist Download Batch Download Example User: "Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123" Output: Inspired by: Lenny's workflow from his newsletter Important Notes ⚠️ Copyright & Fair Use Only download videos you have permission to download Respect copyright laws and platform terms of service Use for personal, educational, or fair use purposes Don't redistribute copyrighted content Tips Specify quality if you need lower file size (720p vs 1080p) Use audio-only for podcasts or music to save space Download to a dedicated folder to stay organized Check file size before downloading on slow connections Common Use Cases Education: Save tutorials and courses for offline learning Research: Archive videos for reference Content Creation: Download your own content from platforms Backup: Save important videos before they're removed Offline Viewing: Watch videos without internet access
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills davila7/video-downloader