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Video Download

Fetch videos and audio directly from URLs using yt-dlp, supporting YouTube and over 1000 other platforms. Extract audio tracks, retrieve captions in multiple languages, or inspect metadata without storing files. Customize resolution, format, and output paths to fit your needs.

Video Download lets you save videos and audio from YouTube and 1000+ sites using yt-dlp.

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42,764 5,160 AGPL-3.0updated by calesthio

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Video Download lets you save videos and audio from YouTube and 1000+ sites using yt-dlp. Fetch videos and audio directly from URLs using yt-dlp, supporting YouTube and over 1000 other platforms. Extract audio tracks, retrieve captions in multiple languages, or inspect metadata without storing files. Customize resolution, format, and output paths to fit your needs.

manual: git clone https://github.com/calesthio/OpenMontage → cp -r OpenMontage ~/.claude/skills/video-download

Use it when

  • Yes, Video Download supports batch downloading multiple videos efficiently.
  • Video Download can extract audio tracks from videos, retrieve captions in multiple languages.
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calesthio/OpenMontage/video-download · repository language: Python

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I download videos from websites using Video Download?

Video Download fetches videos and audio directly from URLs using yt-dlp, supporting YouTube and over 1000 other platforms. Provide a URL and the tool extracts the content to your local storage with customizable resolution, format, and output paths to fit your needs.

Can Video Download batch download multiple videos at once?

Yes, Video Download supports batch downloading multiple videos efficiently. You can process several URLs in sequence, customizing resolution and format for each download to optimize your workflow when retrieving multiple video files.

What can Video Download extract from videos besides the file itself?

Video Download can extract audio tracks from videos, retrieve captions in multiple languages, and inspect metadata without storing the full video files. This lets you access just the components you need from online content.

How do I save video from URL using Video Download?

Video Download accepts a URL as input and saves the video directly to your local storage. You can customize the output path, file format, and resolution before downloading, giving you full control over how the video is stored on your device.

What platforms does Video Download support for video extraction?

Video Download supports YouTube and over 1000 other platforms through yt-dlp integration. This broad compatibility means you can extract video content from most major streaming sites and web pages where videos are hosted.

Is Video Download free to use?

Video Download is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is a free and open-source license. You can use, modify, and distribute the tool freely, provided you comply with the AGPL-3.0 terms.

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