Leaderboard/Automation/yt-dlp-downloader-skill
Last commit on January 24, 2026·Created on January 24, 2026

MapleShaw/yt-dlp-downloader-skill

Downloads video, audio, or subtitles from dozens of platforms.
Combined rank
#416
across all skills
In Automation
#28
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Stars
196
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Description

This skill wraps yt-dlp into an agent workflow that constructs the download command, identifies the source platform, and handles common errors. It lets users pull video files, extract MP3 audio, or download subtitles from sites like YouTube, Bilibili, and Twitter. The skill is aimed at researchers, content curators, and anyone who needs offline media without manually adjusting flags or troubleshooting authentication blocks.

WHO IT'S FOR
Content Curators and Archivists
download and archive online videos
Podcast and Audio Producers
extract audio from video sources
AI Agent or Automation Engineers
automate video download workflows in scripts
Social Media Managers
download and repurpose social media videos
30 Days of GitHub Stars
+7 stars
↑ 3.2% monthly change
Jul 7Jul 14Jul 21Jul 28Aug 5
Compatibility & Install
1 Skill · 1 Compatible agent · 3 categories · 1 install path
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Cursor
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AutomationMediaDeveloper Tooling
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