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youtube-downloader Codex skill

Download YouTube videos with customizable quality and format options. Use this skill when the user asks to download, save, or grab YouTube videos. Supports various quality settings (best, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p), multiple formats (mp4, webm, mkv), and audio-only downloads as MP3.

What this skill does

Download YouTube videos with full control over quality and format settings.

youtube-downloader packages repeatable instructions so an agent can complete a focused workflow without reloading every detail into the main prompt. It is part of the awesome-codex-skills catalog and is presented here as an indexable summary for developers comparing reusable agent skills.

Good use cases

Trigger youtube-downloader when a user request matches its stated automation scope.

Use it to keep setup, known pitfalls, and workflow guidance outside the main prompt until needed.

Pair it with repository-specific context when the workflow touches local code, docs, data, or connected apps.

Workflow coverage

Quick Start

A documented section in the source skill that gives the agent more specific execution guidance.

Options

A documented section in the source skill that gives the agent more specific execution guidance.

Quality Settings

A documented section in the source skill that gives the agent more specific execution guidance.

Format Options

A documented section in the source skill that gives the agent more specific execution guidance.

Audio Only

A documented section in the source skill that gives the agent more specific execution guidance.

Custom Output Directory

A documented section in the source skill that gives the agent more specific execution guidance.

Source and attribution

This summary links back to the original folder in ComposioHQ's public repository. For installation instructions, licensing, and the complete skill body, use the source link before copying the skill into a local Codex setup.

View video-downloader on GitHub