download-video

Download videos from URLs to local desktop storage using yt-dlp.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills --skill download-video-rupertsworld
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: download-video
Source: https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills/tree/main/download-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills --skill download-video-rupertsworld

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates saving videos from URLs to a local desktop by automating yt-dlp.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Download videos from YouTube, X/Twitter, Vimeo, and other supported sites using yt-dlp.
  • Save videos directly to the Desktop for offline viewing.
  • Report the saved filename and location after completion.

Quick Start

Provide a video URL and I will download the video to your Desktop using yt-dlp.

Frequently Asked Questions about download-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download videos from URLs for offline viewing?▼

To download videos for offline viewing, provide a video URL and the Skill automates yt-dlp to save the file directly to your local Desktop storage, reporting the saved filename and location after completion.

What sites are supported for automated video downloads?▼

Automated video downloads support YouTube, X/Twitter, Vimeo, and other sites supported by yt-dlp, allowing you to curate offline video libraries and archive online content from a provided URL.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to automate video downloads?▼

Yes, you need yt-dlp installed locally to automate video downloads, as the Skill validates the provided URL and then leverages yt-dlp to save the video to your Desktop storage.

Can I automate saving online content to local desktop storage?▼

You can automate saving online content to local desktop storage by providing a supported video URL; the Skill validates the link and executes yt-dlp to download the video directly to your Desktop.

Where are downloaded videos saved on my computer?▼

Downloaded videos are saved directly to your Desktop for offline viewing, and the Skill reports the exact saved filename and location after the yt-dlp download process completes.