Download videos from thousands of websites using yt-dlp.
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionyt-dlp-downloaderExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches yt-dlp-downloader from mapleshaw/yt-dlp-downloader-skill and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate yt-dlp-downloader. Access via /yt-dlp-downloader in your agent's command palette.
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Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
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Download videos from thousands of websites using yt-dlp.
Before downloading, verify dependencies are installed:
# Check yt-dlp
which yt-dlp || echo "yt-dlp not installed. Install with: pip install yt-dlp"
# Check ffmpeg (required for audio extraction and format merging)
which ffmpeg || echo "ffmpeg not installed. Install with: brew install ffmpeg"
If not installed, install them first:
pip install yt-dlp
brew install ffmpeg # macOS
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" "VIDEO_URL"
YouTube often blocks direct downloads with 403 errors. Always use browser cookies for YouTube:
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" --cookies-from-browser chrome "YOUTUBE_URL"
Supported browsers: chrome, firefox, safari, edge, brave, opera
yt-dlp -P "/path/to/save" -o "%(title)s.%(ext)s" "VIDEO_URL"
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" "VIDEO_URL"
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -x --audio-format mp3 "VIDEO_URL"
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" --write-subs --sub-langs all "VIDEO_URL"
720p:
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -f "bestvideo[height<=720]+bestaudio/best[height<=720]" "VIDEO_URL"
1080p:
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -f "bestvideo[height<=1080]+bestaudio/best[height<=1080]" "VIDEO_URL"
Best available:
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -f "bestvideo+bestaudio/best" "VIDEO_URL"
yt-dlp -F "VIDEO_URL"
Then download specific format by ID:
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -f FORMAT_ID "VIDEO_URL"
# Download entire playlist
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -o "%(playlist)s/%(playlist_index)s - %(title)s.%(ext)s" "PLAYLIST_URL"
# Download specific range (e.g., items 1-5)
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -I 1:5 "PLAYLIST_URL"
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" --write-thumbnail "VIDEO_URL"
When user provides a video URL:
Identify the platform:
--cookies-from-browser chromeAsk what they want (if not specified):
Construct the command based on requirements
Execute the download using Shell tool with required_permissions: ["all", "network"]
Handle errors:
--cookies-from-browser-F to list formats, then selectReport the result - file location and any errors
User: "帮我下载这个视频 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxx"
Response:
# YouTube - use cookies to avoid 403 errors
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" --cookies-from-browser chrome "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxx"
User: "下载这个视频的音频 https://www.bilibili.com/video/xxx"
Response:
# Bilibili - extracting audio as MP3
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" -x --audio-format mp3 "https://www.bilibili.com/video/xxx"
User: "下载这个 Twitter 视频 https://twitter.com/xxx/status/123"
Response:
# Twitter/X - direct download usually works
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" "https://twitter.com/xxx/status/123"
yt-dlp supports thousands of sites including:
Full list: https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/supportedsites.md
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP 403 Forbidden | YouTube blocks unauthenticated requests | Use --cookies-from-browser chrome |
| Video unavailable | Geo-restricted or private | Use cookies or VPN |
| Download interrupted | Network issues | Retry - yt-dlp auto-resumes |
| Format not available | Requested format doesn't exist | Use -F to list formats |
pip install yt-dlp
brew install ffmpeg # macOS
This is the most common YouTube error. Always use cookies for YouTube:
# Recommended approach for YouTube
yt-dlp -P "~/Downloads/yt-dlp" --cookies-from-browser chrome "YOUTUBE_URL"
Supported browsers: chrome, firefox, safari, edge, brave, opera
# Try with cookies from browser
yt-dlp --cookies-from-browser chrome "VIDEO_URL"
# Or use a specific format
yt-dlp -F "VIDEO_URL" # List formats first
yt-dlp -f FORMAT_ID "VIDEO_URL"
# Update yt-dlp to latest version
pip install -U yt-dlp
# Force IPv4 (sometimes helps with connection issues)
yt-dlp -4 "VIDEO_URL"
--cookies-from-browser chromepip install -U yt-dlp-F before downloading if unsureMake data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Steps
Common Pitfalls
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
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Registry listing for yt-dlp-downloader matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
Useful defaults in yt-dlp-downloader — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: yt-dlp-downloader is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
I recommend yt-dlp-downloader for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: yt-dlp-downloader is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Useful defaults in yt-dlp-downloader — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
Useful defaults in yt-dlp-downloader — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
yt-dlp-downloader has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
yt-dlp-downloader is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
yt-dlp-downloader has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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