| name | video-downloader-skill |
| description | Downloads videos and audio from YouTube, Bilibili, Twitter, and other platforms using yt-dlp. Supports quality selection, format conversion, and audio extraction. |
Video Downloader Skill
This skill downloads content from major video platforms by invoking the scripts/video_download.py script.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user's intent is to download, save, or grab online video or audio. Common trigger commands include:
- "Download this Bilibili video..."
- "Extract audio from this YouTube video and convert it to MP3."
- "Save this Twitter video in 1080p."
- "Can I download the video from this link?"
Command Structure
python3 scripts/video_download.py "<URL>" [OPTIONS]
Core Parameters
| Parameter | Short | Description | Default |
|---|
--output | -o | Specify output directory | Current directory |
--quality | -q | Set video quality (best, 1080p, 720p...) | best |
--format | -f | Set video format (mp4, webm, mkv) | mp4 |
--audio-only | -a | Download audio only and convert to MP3 | Off |
--cookies | -c | Specify Cookies file for authentication | None |
Usage Examples
-
Basic Download (Best Quality, MP4)
python3 scripts/video_download.py "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"
-
Download Bilibili Video with Specific Quality
python3 scripts/video_download.py "https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1xx411c7mD" -q 1080p
-
Extract Audio Only
python3 scripts/video_download.py "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=..." -a
-
Download using Cookies
python3 scripts/video_download.py "<URL>" -c /path/to/cookies.txt
Supported Platforms
This skill uses yt-dlp under the hood and theoretically supports numerous sites supported by it, including but not limited to:
- YouTube
- Bilibili
- Twitter / X
- Vimeo
- Facebook
- TikTok
Notes
- Dependencies: The script automatically handles the installation of
yt-dlp, no manual intervention required.
- Filenames: Downloaded filenames are automatically generated based on the video title.
- Playlists: By default, only single videos are downloaded; playlists are not processed.
