How do I download videos that are age-restricted or require login?

You can export a Netscape-formatted cookies.txt from your browser and use the --cookies parameter to authenticate the download request.

Can I download only the audio from a video?

Yes, you can use the --audio-only flag or instruct Claude to save the content as an MP3 to extract only the audio track.

Which platforms are supported by this downloader?

It supports any site compatible with yt-dlp, including popular platforms like YouTube, Bilibili, Douyin, and podcast services like Xiaoyuzhou.

Does this skill support downloading subtitles?

Yes, the skill includes built-in support for the --subtitles and --sub-lang parameters to fetch and embed captions automatically.

Can I specify where the files are saved?

Absolutely. You can provide a specific path using the --out-dir parameter or tell Claude in natural language to save files to a folder like your Desktop.

Universal Media Downloader

Name: Universal Media Downloader
Author: cat-xierluo

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网络抓取与数据收集

Downloads video and audio content from major platforms like YouTube, Bilibili, and Douyin directly via terminal commands.

Universal Media Downloader is a comprehensive media retrieval tool for Claude Code that leverages yt-dlp to archive content from a vast array of video and podcast platforms. It is specifically designed to handle common hurdles such as age/region restrictions and 403 errors through cookie authentication and proxy support. Whether you need to extract high-quality MP3s from podcasts, archive social media videos for research, or download educational content with subtitles, this skill provides a streamlined, automated workflow for managing web-based media assets.

主要功能

01Automated subtitle downloading and management for international media.

02Natural language path resolution for saving files to specific local directories.

03Advanced bypass capabilities using cookies.txt for login-protected or restricted content.

04Support for major platforms including YouTube, Bilibili, Douyin, and various podcast hosts.

0556 GitHub stars

06High-fidelity audio extraction with configurable formats like MP3 and M4A.

使用场景

01Converting video-based lectures and interviews into audio files for offline listening.

02Automating the collection of media assets for content creation and reference libraries.

03Archiving social media videos and podcast episodes for legal evidence or academic research.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cat-xierluo/legal-skills universal-media-downloader

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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