How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does video-downloader support?

video-downloader works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is video-downloader free to use?

Yes. video-downloader is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by davila7.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for video-downloader?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install video-downloader?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

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video-downloader

Download videos from YouTube and other platforms in multiple formats and quality levels.

davila7/claude-code-templates|Updated May 24, 2026

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Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodexGooseGitHub CopilotZed

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What it does

Supports quality selection from 480p to 4K, with format options including MP4, WebM, and audio-only MP3
Handles single videos, playlists, and batch downloads of multiple videos in one command
Preserves metadata including title, description, and thumbnail with organized file naming
Respects copyright and fair use; intended for personal, educational, and archival purposes only

Repository

davila7/claude-code-templates

Last updated

May 24, 2026

Installation Guide

Select your AI agent

How to use video-downloader on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
›Active project directory where you want to add video-downloader

Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill video-downloader

Fetches video-downloader from davila7/claude-code-templates and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────

│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/video-downloader

Restart Cursor to activate video-downloader. Access via /video-downloader in your agent's command palette.

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Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

›View source on GitHub ›Skills CLI docs ›About Cursor ›What are agent skills?

Documentation

Video Downloader

This skill downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms directly to your computer.

When to Use This Skill

Downloading YouTube videos for offline viewing
Saving educational content for reference
Archiving important videos
Getting video files for editing or repurposing
Downloading your own content from platforms
Saving conference talks or webinars

What This Skill Does

Downloads Videos: Fetches videos from YouTube and other platforms
Quality Selection: Lets you choose resolution (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K)
Format Options: Downloads in various formats (MP4, WebM, audio-only)
Batch Downloads: Can download multiple videos or playlists
Metadata Preservation: Saves title, description, and thumbnail

How to Use

Basic Download

Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=...

Download this video in 1080p quality

Audio Only

Download the audio from this YouTube video as MP3

Playlist Download

Download all videos from this YouTube playlist: [URL]

Batch Download

Download these 5 YouTube videos:
1. [URL]
2. [URL]
...

Example

User: "Download this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc123"

Output:

Downloading from YouTube...

Video: "How to Build Products Users Love"
Channel: Lenny's Podcast
Duration: 45:32
Quality: 1080p

Progress: ████████████████████ 100%

✓ Downloaded: how-to-build-products-users-love.mp4
✓ Saved thumbnail: how-to-build-products-users-love.jpg
✓ Size: 342 MB

Saved to: ~/Downloads/

Inspired by: Lenny's workflow from his newsletter

Important Notes

⚠️ Copyright & Fair Use

Only download videos you have permission to download
Respect copyright laws and platform terms of service
Use for personal, educational, or fair use purposes
Don't redistribute copyrighted content

Tips

Specify quality if you need lower file size (720p vs 1080p)
Use audio-only for podcasts or music to save space
Download to a dedicated folder to stay organized
Check file size before downloading on slow connections

Common Use Cases

Education: Save tutorials and courses for offline learning
Research: Archive videos for reference
Content Creation: Download your own content from platforms
Backup: Save important videos before they're removed
Offline Viewing: Watch videos without internet access

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Steps

1Install skill using provided installation command
2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3Evaluate output quality and relevance
4Iterate on prompts to improve results
5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices

✓ Do

+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

−Don't use without understanding skill limitations
−Don't skip validation of outputs
−Don't share sensitive information in prompts
−Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

★Be specific about desired format and style
★Ask for multiple options to choose from
★Request explanations to understand reasoning
★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This

✓ Use when

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid when

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path

1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Reviews

4.5★★★★★36 reviews

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Soo Sanchez★★★★★Dec 24, 2024
We added video-downloader from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
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Benjamin Shah★★★★★Dec 16, 2024
video-downloader has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
C
Chaitanya Patil★★★★★Dec 8, 2024
video-downloader reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
P
Piyush G★★★★★Nov 27, 2024
I recommend video-downloader for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
M
Mia Abebe★★★★★Nov 15, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: video-downloader is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
K
Kofi Sharma★★★★★Nov 7, 2024
video-downloader fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
D
Dev Jain★★★★★Oct 26, 2024
We added video-downloader from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
S
Shikha Mishra★★★★★Oct 18, 2024
Useful defaults in video-downloader — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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Henry Bansal★★★★★Oct 6, 2024
video-downloader has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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Arya Khan★★★★★Sep 17, 2024
video-downloader reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

video-downloader

Install Skill

What it does

Category

Repository

Last updated

Installation Guide

How to use video-downloader on Cursor

Prerequisites

Run the install command

Select Cursor when prompted

Verify installation

Security Notice

Documentation

Video Downloader

When to Use This Skill

What This Skill Does

How to Use

Basic Download

Audio Only

Playlist Download

Batch Download

Example

Important Notes

Tips

Common Use Cases

List & Monetize Your Skill

Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Knowledge Enhancement

Quality Improvement

Implementation Guide

Best Practices

When to Use This

Learning Path

Related Skills

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ml-paper-writing

docker-expert

telegram-mini-app

senior-data-engineer

senior-backend

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