Video Downloader

Download online videos with quality and format controls using yt-dlp for reliable local saves.

This skill appears internally consistent. Before installing, ensure you trust the video hosts you will download from (yt-dlp will contact CDNs and host domains implied by the URL). Confirm you are comfortable with files being created in ~/video-downloader and whichever output directory you choose (default ~/Downloads). Install yt-dlp from an official source (Homebrew is acceptable). If you have sensitive data on your machine, review the memory file contents periodically — the skill is designed to store only simple preferences but will write to your home directory. Finally, respect copyright and avoid using the tool for unauthorized downloads.

Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: video-downloader Version: 1.0.0 The skill is designed for downloading videos using `yt-dlp`, a legitimate tool. The `download_video.py` script uses `subprocess.run` with a list of arguments, which is the safest method to execute external commands, mitigating shell injection risks. Crucially, `SKILL.md` provides explicit security instructions to the AI agent, such as 'Keep downloads in a user-approved directory and never write outside it' and 'Never store account credentials or private tokens,' demonstrating a clear intent to prevent misuse. While `yt-dlp` is a powerful tool and the script writes to user-specified paths, these actions are aligned with the stated purpose and are accompanied by strong guardrails for the agent, indicating a benign design.