youtube-tools
YouTube Tools harnesses yt-dlp to download videos, playlists, and audio directly to your machine at zero cost. Extract transcripts in multiple languages, pull video metadata, or convert to MP3—all without authentication or subscription fees. Ideal for bulk research, course archiving, and offline access.
YouTube Tools downloads YouTube videos locally using yt-dlp, with no API keys or per-video costs required.
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Install
Casper-Studios/casper-marketplace/youtube-tools · repository language: Python
git clone https://github.com/Casper-Studios/casper-marketplace
cp -r casper-marketplace/plugins/design/content-marketing/skills/youtube-tools ~/.claude/skills/youtube-toolsnpx skillfed install Casper-Studios/casper-marketplace/youtube-toolsFrequently asked questions
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Can YouTube Tools download YouTube videos free without API keys?
YouTube Tools leverages yt-dlp to download videos directly to your machine at zero cost, with no API keys or subscription fees required. The skill handles authentication automatically, making it ideal for users who need free, unrestricted access to video content for offline viewing, research, or archiving purposes.
How do I extract YouTube transcripts from videos?
YouTube Tools can extract transcripts and subtitles from YouTube videos in multiple languages. Simply provide the video URL, and the skill retrieves available captions and transcript data. This is useful for researchers, content creators, and accessibility needs—all without requiring manual API setup or costs.
What metadata can YouTube Tools retrieve from videos?
YouTube Tools retrieves video metadata including title, duration, view count, and other details. This metadata extraction helps you quickly gather information about videos before downloading or processing them, supporting bulk research workflows and content cataloging without additional tools or authentication.
Can I bulk download entire YouTube playlists or channels?
YouTube Tools supports bulk downloading of playlists and multiple videos at once, as well as downloading entire YouTube channels. This batch capability is ideal for archiving course materials, building offline libraries, or conducting large-scale research—all handled efficiently in a single operation.
Does YouTube Tools convert videos to MP3 or audio format?
YouTube Tools can convert YouTube videos to audio-only MP3 format, letting you extract music, podcasts, or audio content for offline listening. Combined with batch processing, you can convert entire playlists to audio in one workflow, perfect for creating portable audio libraries without subscription costs.
What license does YouTube Tools use?
YouTube Tools is released under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution for both personal and commercial projects. The MIT license provides maximum flexibility while maintaining attribution to the original creators.
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YouTube Tools (yt-dlp)
Overview
Free, local YouTube operations using yt-dlp. No API keys required, no per-video costs. Works offline after installation.
When to Use This vs Apify
``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ DECISION: YouTube Tools (yt-dlp) vs Apify │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Use youtube-tools (FREE) when: │ │ ├── Downloading videos to local storage │ │ ├── Extracting transcripts/subtitles │ │ ├── Getting video metadata (title, duration, views, etc.) │ │ ├── Bulk downloading playlists
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plugins/design/content-marketing/skills/youtube-tools/scripts/download_video.py
plugins/design/content-marketing/skills/youtube-tools/scripts/get_transcript.py
plugins/design/content-marketing/skills/youtube-tools/scripts/get_video_info.py