Does it output the full URL or just the ID?

This skill is strictly configured to output only the unique video ID and nothing else, making it ideal for programmatic use.

Can I use this for batch processing lists of links?

Yes, when utilized within Claude Code, you can provide a list of URLs and have the skill extract and format the IDs for your workflow.

Does it handle shortened URLs like youtu.be?

Yes, it parses the URL structure to find the ID component whether the link is in a standard, mobile, or shortened format.

What types of URLs does this skill support?

The skill is designed to handle a wide range of video platform URLs, identifying the unique identifier string regardless of the domain.

Video ID Extractor

Name: Video ID Extractor
Author: bdmorin

bybdmorin

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Extracts unique video identifiers from any URL for seamless integration with downstream applications and media scripts.

The Video ID Extractor skill empowers Claude to precisely isolate video identification strings from various platform URLs, such as YouTube or Vimeo. By stripping away tracking parameters, timestamps, and domain prefixes, it provides a clean, single-purpose output that can be directly passed to APIs, media players, or database records. This skill is essential for developers and automation specialists who need to process large volumes of video links without the need for manual parsing or custom regex maintenance.

Key Features

01Intelligently parses complex URLs to locate unique video identifiers

021 GitHub stars

03Optimized for passing data to secondary tools and APIs

04Removes unnecessary parameters like timestamps and tracking codes

05Provides raw ID output without additional text, notes, or warnings

06Supports various video hosting platform URL structures

Use Cases

01Simplifying inputs for CLI-based video downloading and analysis tools

02Automating the collection of video IDs for database entry or spreadsheets

03Preparing video links for programmatic use in media processing APIs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bdmorin/the-no-shop extract-videoid

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Intelligently parses complex URLs to locate unique video identifiers

021 GitHub stars

03Optimized for passing data to secondary tools and APIs

04Removes unnecessary parameters like timestamps and tracking codes

05Provides raw ID output without additional text, notes, or warnings

06Supports various video hosting platform URL structures

Use Cases

01Simplifying inputs for CLI-based video downloading and analysis tools

02Automating the collection of video IDs for database entry or spreadsheets

03Preparing video links for programmatic use in media processing APIs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bdmorin/the-no-shop extract-videoid

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT