# Downloader

> Downloads files, images, or media from URLs using curl, wget, or python scripts. Can handle bulk downloads and save them to a specified directory.

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

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# Downloader Skill

Use this skill to download resources from the internet to the user's local file system.

## Workflow

1. Identify the URL(s) to download and the target destination directory. If no directory is specified, default to `~/Downloads/OpenClawX/` and inform the user.
2. Ensure the destination directory exists using `bash` (`mkdir -p <dir>`).
3. Use a tool like `wget` or `curl` via the `bash` tool:
   - Example: `wget -P ~/Downloads/OpenClawX/ <URL>`
   - For multiple files, write urls to a file and use `wget -i <file>`.
4. If downloading media (like video), suggest to the user to use `yt-dlp` or similar tools if they are available on the system.
5. Check if the download succeeded (e.g., using `ls -l` on the destination file).
6. Provide the exact path of the downloaded file(s) to the user.