Youtube Downloader

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guia-matthieu

youtube-downloader

Download and process YouTube content for research. Use when: downloading competitor videos for analysis; extracting audio for podcasts; getting transcripts for content repurposing; archiving webinars; research content curation

Overview

Publisher	guia-matthieu
Repository	`clawfu-skills`
Skill name	`youtube-downloader`
Stars	150
Forks	27
Bundled files	2
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
2 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by guia-matthieu on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Youtube Downloader AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills/tree/main/skills/automation/youtube-downloader

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills.git /tmp/clawfu-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/clawfu-skills/skills/automation/youtube-downloader .claude/skills/youtube-downloader

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Youtube Downloader in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Youtube Downloader on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Youtube Downloader is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

YouTube Downloader

Download YouTube videos, extract audio, and get transcripts using yt-dlp - the most reliable YouTube extraction tool.

When to Use This Skill

Competitor research - Download and analyze competitor videos
Content repurposing - Extract audio for podcasts or transcripts for blogs
Training material - Archive webinars and tutorials
Quote extraction - Get transcripts for pulling quotable moments
Offline access - Save videos for travel or presentations

What Claude Does vs What You Decide

Claude Does	You Decide
Structures production workflow	Final creative direction
Suggests technical approaches	Equipment and tool choices
Creates templates and checklists	Quality standards
Identifies best practices	Brand/voice decisions
Generates script outlines	Final script approval

Dependencies

bash
pip install yt-dlp click
# Optional for transcription:
pip install openai-whisper

Commands

Download Video

bash
python scripts/main.py download "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..." --format mp4
python scripts/main.py download "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..." --quality 1080p

Extract Audio

bash
python scripts/main.py audio "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..." --format mp3
python scripts/main.py audio "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..." --format wav

Get Transcript

bash
python scripts/main.py transcript "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..."
python scripts/main.py transcript "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..." --translate en

Download Playlist

bash
python scripts/main.py playlist "https://youtube.com/playlist?list=..." --limit 10
python scripts/main.py playlist "https://youtube.com/playlist?list=..." --audio-only

Get Metadata

bash
python scripts/main.py info "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..."
python scripts/main.py info "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..." --format json

Examples

Example 1: Research Competitor Content

bash
# Get video metadata
python scripts/main.py info "https://youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123"

# Output:
# Title: How We Grew to $1M ARR
# Channel: SaaS Founder
# Duration: 15:32
# Views: 45,230
# Published: 2024-01-15
# Tags: saas, growth, startup

# Download transcript for analysis
python scripts/main.py transcript "https://youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123"
# Output: how-we-grew-to-1m-arr.txt

Example 2: Create Podcast from Webinar

bash
# Download audio only
python scripts/main.py audio "https://youtube.com/watch?v=WEBINAR" --format mp3 --quality best

# Output: webinar-title.mp3 (ready for podcast editing)

# Get transcript for show notes
python scripts/main.py transcript "https://youtube.com/watch?v=WEBINAR"
# Output: webinar-title.txt

Example 3: Archive Training Playlist

bash
# Download entire playlist
python scripts/main.py playlist "https://youtube.com/playlist?list=TRAINING" \
  --output ./training-videos/ \
  --limit 20

# Output:
# ./training-videos/
# ├── 01-introduction.mp4
# ├── 02-getting-started.mp4
# └── ...

Quality Options

Option	Resolution	File Size	Use Case
`best`	Highest available	Largest	Archival
`1080p`	1920x1080	~1GB/hour	Standard
`720p`	1280x720	~500MB/hour	Balance
`480p`	854x480	~250MB/hour	Mobile
`audio`	N/A	~100MB/hour	Podcasts

Audio Formats

Format	Quality	Size	Compatibility
`mp3`	Good	Small	Universal
`m4a`	Better	Medium	Apple/Modern
`wav`	Lossless	Large	Editing
`opus`	Best	Smallest	Modern apps

Legal Considerations

⚠️ Important: Only download content you have rights to use.

Generally OK:

Your own videos
Creative Commons content
Content for personal research/reference
Content with explicit download permission

Check First:

Competitor content (fair use analysis)
Content for derivative works
Anything for commercial use

Skill Boundaries

What This Skill Does Well

Structuring audio production workflows
Providing technical guidance
Creating quality checklists
Suggesting creative approaches

What This Skill Cannot Do

Replace audio engineering expertise
Make subjective creative decisions
Access or edit audio files directly
Guarantee commercial success

Related Skills

whisper-transcription - Transcribe downloaded audio
video-processing - Process downloaded videos
content-repurposer - Repurpose transcripts

Skill Metadata

Mode: cyborg

yaml
category: automation
subcategory: content-extraction
dependencies: [yt-dlp]
difficulty: beginner
time_saved: 4+ hours/week

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

scripts/main.py10 KB
scripts/requirements.txt1 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Youtube Downloader AI skill do?

Why use Youtube Downloader on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Youtube Downloader is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Youtube Downloader in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills/tree/main/skills/automation/youtube-downloader. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Youtube Downloader?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Youtube Downloader?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Youtube Downloader with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Youtube Downloader AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by guia-matthieu under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

YouTube Downloader

When to Use This Skill

What Claude Does vs What You Decide

Dependencies

Commands

Download Video

Extract Audio

Get Transcript

Download Playlist

Get Metadata

Examples

Example 1: Research Competitor Content

Example 2: Create Podcast from Webinar

Example 3: Archive Training Playlist

Quality Options

Audio Formats

Legal Considerations

Skill Boundaries

What This Skill Does Well

What This Skill Cannot Do

Related Skills

Skill Metadata

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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