Download Video
Download a video/audio from 1800+ sites (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, plus Chinese sites: Bilibili, Douyin, Youku, Weibo, iQiyi, Xiaohongshu…) via yt-dlp.
Overview
Download Video is a no-code automation step in the Download category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 7 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Download a video/audio from 1800+ sites (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, plus Chinese sites: Bilibili, Douyin, Youku, Weibo, iQiyi, Xiaohongshu…) via yt-dlp.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video URL | string | Required | Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=... Supports variables | |
| Output folder (optional) | folder | Optional | Blank = current folder. Example: C:/downloads Supports variables | |
| Quality | dropdownBest (single file) · Best video+audio (ffmpeg) · Up to 1080p · Up to 720p · Up to 480p · Audio only (MP3) · Worst (smallest) | Optional | Best (single file) | 'Best video+audio' and 'Audio only (MP3)' need ffmpeg. |
| File name template (optional) | string | Optional | yt-dlp output template; blank = '%(title)s.%(ext)s'. Example: %(title)s.%(ext)s Supports variables | |
| Download whole playlist | dropdownNo · Yes | Optional | No | |
| Cookies file (optional) | file | Optional | Netscape cookies.txt for login-only videos. Supports variables | |
| Store file path(s) in | variable | Optional | Example: files |
How to use Download Video
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Download Video command from the Download group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Download Video has 7 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Download Video command do?
Download a video/audio from 1800+ sites (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, plus Chinese sites: Bilibili, Douyin, Youku, Weibo, iQiyi, Xiaohongshu…) via yt-dlp.
Which group does the Download Video command belong to?
Download Video is part of the Download group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Download Video command take any parameters?
Yes — Download Video has 7 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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