youtube-downloader
Grab YouTube videos with precise control over resolution and file type. Choose from quality levels ranging best to 360p, output as MP4, WebM, or MKV, or extract audio as MP3. Downloads go to your specified folder by default.
YouTube Downloader lets you save YouTube videos at your chosen quality and format, from best available down to 360p.
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nicepkg/ai-workflow/video-downloader · repository language: HTML
git clone https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow
cp -r ai-workflow/workflows/video-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/video-downloader ~/.claude/skills/video-downloadernpx skillfed install nicepkg/ai-workflow/video-downloaderFrequently asked questions
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How do I download videos from YouTube using youtube-downloader?
youtube-downloader lets you grab YouTube videos with full control over quality and format. Specify the video URL, choose your desired resolution (best quality down to 360p), select output format (MP4, WebM, or MKV), and the tool saves directly to your specified folder. You can also extract audio as MP3 for music-only downloads.
Can youtube-downloader download YouTube video in 720p or 1080p?
Yes, youtube-downloader supports multiple quality levels including 720p and 1080p. You have precise control over resolution selection, ranging from best available quality down to 360p. Simply specify your preferred quality when initiating the download, and the tool will fetch that resolution if available for the video.
How do I extract audio from YouTube as MP3 with youtube-downloader?
youtube-downloader includes audio extraction capability. When downloading, select MP3 as your output format instead of video formats. The tool will extract the audio track from the YouTube video and save it as an MP3 file to your default folder, perfect for offline music listening.
What file formats does youtube-downloader support for saving videos?
youtube-downloader supports multiple output formats: MP4, WebM, and MKV for video downloads, plus MP3 for audio-only extraction. This flexibility lets you choose the format best suited to your device or playback needs, whether you're saving for offline viewing or converting YouTube content.
Where do downloaded files go when using youtube-downloader?
youtube-downloader saves all downloads to your specified folder by default. You can configure the destination directory when setting up the tool, ensuring videos and audio files are organized exactly where you want them for easy access and offline viewing.
Does youtube-downloader let me choose custom quality settings?
youtube-downloader provides precise quality control with multiple resolution options ranging from best available down to 360p. You can select specific quality levels like 1080p, 720p, or lower resolutions based on your needs, storage space, and internet connection speed.
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YouTube Video Downloader
Download YouTube videos with full control over quality and format settings.
Quick Start
The simplest way to download a video:
python scripts/download_video.py "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID"
This downloads the video in best available quality as MP4 to /mnt/user-data/outputs/.
Options
Quality Settings
Use -q or --quality to specify video quality:
best(default): Highest quality available1080p: Full HD720p: HD480p: Standard definition360p: Lower qualityworst: Lowest quality available
Example:
python scripts/download_video.py "URL" -q 720p
Format Options
Use -f or --format to specify output format (video downloads only):
mp4(default): Most compatiblewebm: Modern formatmkv: Matroska container
Example: ```bash python
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