# Pytube

> Use this skill when the user wants to Lightweight YouTube downloader in Python.

- Skill: `javimosch/pytube` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/pytube`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/pytube/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/pytube

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# pytube Plugin

Lightweight YouTube downloader in Python

## Commands

### Operations
- `pytube self version` — Print pytube version
- `pytube _ _` — Passthrough to pytube CLI

## Usage Examples
- `pytube --help`
- `pytube <args>`

## Installation

```bash
pip install pytube
```

## Examples

```bash
pytube --version
pytube --help
```