c-video
About
The c-video skill enables Claude to download videos and process media using `yt-dlp` and `ffmpeg`. It can download from hundreds of sites, extract audio tracks, convert between formats, and clip video segments. Use this skill for automating video/audio downloading, extraction, and conversion tasks directly within Claude.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add daxaur/openpaw -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/daxaur/openpawgit clone https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw.git ~/.claude/skills/c-videoCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
Documentation
What This Skill Does
Enables Claude to download online videos, extract audio tracks, convert between formats, and cut/clip video segments using yt-dlp and ffmpeg.
Available CLI Tools
yt-dlp — Video Downloading
# Download a video (best quality)
yt-dlp "https://youtube.com/watch?v=ID"
# Download audio only as MP3
yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 "https://youtube.com/watch?v=ID"
# Download specific format/resolution
yt-dlp -f "bestvideo[height<=1080]+bestaudio" "URL"
# Download to specific output path
yt-dlp -o "~/Downloads/%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"
# List available formats
yt-dlp -F "URL"
ffmpeg — Processing & Conversion
# Convert video format
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.webm
# Extract audio from video
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -acodec mp3 output.mp3
# Clip a segment (start time, duration)
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -ss 00:01:30 -t 00:00:45 -c copy clip.mp4
# Resize video
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf scale=1280:720 output.mp4
Usage Guidelines
- Confirm the output directory before downloading large files
- Use
-xwithyt-dlpfor audio-only extraction instead of downloading video first
Notes
- Only download content you have rights to use
yt-dlpmay need periodic updates:pip install -U yt-dlp
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the c-video skill?
c-video is a Claude Skill by daxaur. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform c-video-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install c-video?
Use the install commands on this page: add c-video to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does c-video belong to?
c-video is in the Other category, tagged video, audio, download, yt-dlp, ffmpeg and conversion.
Is c-video free to use?
Yes. c-video is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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