Can I download audio only?

Yes, the skill supports an 'audio only' mode that extracts and saves the media as an MP3 file.

How does it handle metadata?

After downloading, it runs a script to convert the detailed yt-dlp info-json into a slim, search-friendly .meta.json file containing titles, tags, and view counts.

Which platforms are supported by this skill?

It supports over 1,000 platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Reddit, and Vimeo through the yt-dlp engine.

Does it work with private videos?

Yes, by utilizing the --cookies-from-browser flag, the skill can access and download content that requires an active session.

Media Downloader

Name: Media Downloader
Author: jongwony

byjongwony

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Downloads high-quality video and audio from over 1,000 platforms with automated metadata extraction and QR code support.

The media-download skill empowers Claude to handle complex media retrieval tasks by leveraging the yt-dlp engine. It allows users to download videos, reels, or audio tracks directly from URLs or by decoding QR code images. Beyond simple downloading, the skill performs compatibility checks, supports advanced options like format selection and cookie-based authentication for private content, and automatically generates search-friendly JSON metadata to help organize local media libraries efficiently.

Key Features

01Multi-platform support for 1,000+ sites including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

02Automated metadata extraction into search-friendly JSON files

03QR code image decoding for URL extraction using zbarimg

04Authentication support via browser cookies for private or restricted content

05Flexible download options for audio-only, specific resolutions, and playlists

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Batch downloading and organizing YouTube playlists with standardized metadata

02Archiving social media reels and videos for offline research or content curation

03Extracting high-quality audio tracks from video URLs for local playback

Key Features

01Multi-platform support for 1,000+ sites including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

02Automated metadata extraction into search-friendly JSON files

03QR code image decoding for URL extraction using zbarimg

04Authentication support via browser cookies for private or restricted content

05Flexible download options for audio-only, specific resolutions, and playlists

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Batch downloading and organizing YouTube playlists with standardized metadata

02Archiving social media reels and videos for offline research or content curation

03Extracting high-quality audio tracks from video URLs for local playback