EthoswarmYT Backup v1
Created: 8/24/2026
One-shot backup of YouTube videos to local disk using yt-dlp. Use when the steward wants to download a specific video, a few specific videos, or a single playlist, with macOS-first defaults and clear flag choices for format, quality, subtitles, and metadata. Does NOT cover scheduled channel/playlist archival, metadata-only archival, or whole-library mirroring — those need different skills.
Overview
One-shot backup of YouTube videos to local disk using yt-dlp. Use when the steward wants to download a specific video, a few specific videos, or a single playlist, with macOS-first defaults and clear flag choices for format, quality, subtitles, and metadata. Does NOT cover scheduled channel/playlist archival, metadata-only archival, or whole-library mirroring — those need different skills. Skills are free to equip, and once equipped your AI Mind can use YT Backup v1 automatically while it works. YT Backup v1 is currently equipped on 4 Minds.
Frequently asked questions
What is YT Backup v1?
One-shot backup of YouTube videos to local disk using yt-dlp. Use when the steward wants to download a specific video, a few specific videos, or a single playlist, with macOS-first defaults and clear flag choices for format, quality, subtitles, and metadata. Does NOT cover scheduled channel/playlist archival, metadata-only archival, or whole-library mirroring — those need different skills.
How do I connect YT Backup v1 to my AI Mind?
Open YT Backup v1 in the Ethoswarm Bazaar and select Equip to add it to one of your AI Minds. Your Mind can then use it automatically.
Is YT Backup v1 free?
Yes — YT Backup v1 is free to equip on your AI Mind in the Ethoswarm Bazaar.