Video Downloader

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Prat011

video-downloader

Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.

Overview

Publisher	Prat011
Repository	`awesome-llm-skills`
Skill name	`video-downloader`
Stars	1.7K
Forks	303
Bundled files	Instructions only
Links	Skill source Repository

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.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by Prat011 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Video 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.

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/Prat011/awesome-llm-skills.git /tmp/awesome-llm-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/awesome-llm-skills/video-downloader .claude/skills/video-downloader

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

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Video 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 Video 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 Video 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.

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

Downloads Videos: Fetches videos from YouTube and other platforms
Quality Selection: Lets you choose resolution (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K)
Format Options: Downloads in various formats (MP4, WebM, audio-only)
Batch Downloads: Can download multiple videos or playlists
Metadata Preservation: Saves title, description, and thumbnail

How to Use

Basic Download


Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=...


Download this video in 1080p quality

Audio Only


Download the audio from this YouTube video as MP3

Playlist Download


Download all videos from this YouTube playlist: [URL]

Batch Download


Download these 5 YouTube videos:
1. [URL]
2. [URL]
...

Example

User: "Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123"

Output:


Downloading from YouTube...

Video: "How to Build Products Users Love"
Channel: Lenny's Podcast
Duration: 45:32
Quality: 1080p

Progress: ████████████████████ 100%

✓ Downloaded: how-to-build-products-users-love.mp4
✓ Saved thumbnail: how-to-build-products-users-love.jpg
✓ Size: 342 MB

Saved to: ~/Downloads/

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Video Downloader AI skill do?

Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.

Why use Video Downloader on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Video 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 Video Downloader in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/Prat011/awesome-llm-skills/tree/master/video-downloader. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Video 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 Video Downloader?

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

Is the Video Downloader AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by Prat011. Check the repository for licensing terms. 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

Video Downloader

When to Use This Skill

What This Skill Does

How to Use

Basic Download

Audio Only

Playlist Download

Batch Download

Example

Important Notes

Tips

Common Use Cases

Frequently asked questions

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