Can I download just the audio from a YouTube video?

Yes, you can use the --audio-only or -a flag to extract the audio track and save it as an MP3 file.

What external dependencies are required for this skill?

This skill requires Python 3.9+, yt-dlp (via pip), and ffmpeg to be installed on your system for video processing and audio extraction.

Where does the skill save the downloaded files?

By default, files are saved to your current working directory, but you can specify a custom path using the --output or -o option.

Why is there a specific 'whatsapp' quality preset?

WhatsApp has a 16MB limit for direct video sharing; this preset uses 144p resolution to ensure videos are small enough to be shared easily.

How do I see what video formats are available before downloading?

Run the download script with the --list or -l option to view all available video and audio formats without initiating a download.

YouTube Video Downloader

Name: YouTube Video Downloader
Author: aviz85

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Downloads YouTube videos and extracts MP3 audio using optimized quality presets for social sharing and local storage.

This skill integrates robust media downloading capabilities directly into the Claude Code environment by wrapping the power of yt-dlp and ffmpeg. It streamlines the process of fetching YouTube content by offering pre-configured quality profiles, ranging from ultra-compressed 'WhatsApp' modes to high-definition 720p and best-available resolutions. It is an essential tool for developers and creators who need to quickly archive media, extract audio for podcasts, or prepare video clips for mobile messaging platforms without leaving their terminal.

Key Features

01Quality-optimized presets for WhatsApp (144p) through HD (720p+)

02Direct audio extraction to MP3 format for music and podcasts

0314 GitHub stars

04Size-aware compression to meet platform-specific sharing limits

05Format listing capability to preview available resolutions before downloading

06Customizable output directory support for organized file management

Use Cases

01Downloading highly compressed video clips for instant sharing on mobile messaging apps

02Archiving high-quality video assets directly to specific project directories during development

03Extracting audio tracks from long-form YouTube content for offline listening

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add aviz85/claude-skills-library youtube-downloader

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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