download-video

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Download videos from social media URLs (X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) using yt-dlp. Use when saving a video locally, extracting content for transcription, or archiving video references.

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NPX Install

npx skill4agent add rameerez/claude-code-startup-skills download-video

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video-downloadyt-dlpsocial-media-toolsmedia-archivingcommand-line-utility

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Video Download Skill

Download a video from 
$ARGUMENTS
(a social media URL) to the current directory using 
yt-dlp
.
Supports X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and 1400+ other sites.

Process

  1. Verify yt-dlp is installed - check with 
    which yt-dlp
    , suggest 
    brew install yt-dlp
    if missing
  2. Download the video in the best available quality
  3. Report results with filename, format, and file size

Download Command

bash
yt-dlp -o "%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"

Options Reference

bash
# Best video+audio (default)
yt-dlp -o "%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"

# List available formats first
yt-dlp -F "URL"

# Pick a specific format
yt-dlp -f "FORMAT_ID" -o "%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"

# Audio only (e.g. for podcasts)
yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 -o "%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"

# Custom output directory
yt-dlp -o "/path/to/dir/%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"

Platform-Specific Notes

PlatformNotes
X/TwitterWorks with tweet URLs containing video. May need 
--cookies-from-browser
for age-restricted content
YouTubeSupports playlists, channels, shorts. Use 
-F
to pick resolution
InstagramReels and stories supported. May require authentication for private accounts
TikTokDirect video URLs work. Watermark-free when available
RedditHandles v.redd.it links with audio merging automatically

After Download

  1. Verify the file: 
    ls -lh *.mp4
    (or whatever extension was downloaded)
  2. Report the filename, format, resolution, and file size to the user
  3. If the user wants subtitles or a transcript, suggest using 
    /transcribe-video