How does the skill handle restricted or private videos?

For content requiring authentication, the skill supports the use of a cookies.txt file to bypass restrictions on member-only or age-gated videos.

Is batch downloading supported?

Yes, the skill can process multiple URLs simultaneously or download entire playlists with organized folder structures and naming conventions.

Can I extract just the audio from a video?

Absolutely. The skill includes dedicated commands for audio extraction, allowing you to save files directly as MP3 or M4A.

Can I download videos in 4K resolution?

Yes, you can explicitly request quality presets such as 1080p, 4K, or even 8K, provided the source video supports those resolutions.

Which platforms are supported by this skill?

The skill supports over 1000 platforms including major sites like YouTube, TikTok, Bilibili, Twitter, and Instagram using the yt-dlp backend.

Advanced Video Downloader

Name: Advanced Video Downloader
Author: Jst-Well-Dan

byJst-Well-Dan

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Downloads high-quality videos and extracts audio from over 1000 platforms including YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok using yt-dlp.

This skill empowers Claude to handle complex media acquisition tasks directly through the command line using the powerful yt-dlp engine. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for downloading single videos, entire playlists, or specific audio tracks from a vast array of global platforms. With support for quality selection up to 8K, cookie-based authentication for restricted content, and automated batch processing, it serves as a robust media pipeline for researchers, content creators, and developers needing to archive or process web-based video content efficiently.

Key Features

01Support for 1000+ platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Bilibili, and Instagram

02Automated batch and playlist downloading with custom naming templates

03Granular quality selection ranging from 480p to 4K/8K resolution

040 GitHub stars

05High-fidelity audio extraction to MP3 and M4A formats

06Cookie-based authentication for accessing member-only or age-restricted content

Use Cases

01Batch downloading social media content for data analysis and collection

02Archiving high-resolution video assets for offline research or content production

03Automating the extraction of audio from long-form playlists for podcasting

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jst-well-dan/skill-box advanced-video-downloader

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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