Dailymotion Downloader
Save supported Dailymotion watch-page videos as MP4 with quality choice for offline research, archives, and reference libraries.
Overview
Dailymotion Downloader is an agent skill for the Idea phase that documents a browser extension to save supported Dailymotion videos as MP4 with player-detected quality.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/serpdownloaders/skills --skill dailymotion-downloaderWhat is this skill?
- Saves supported Dailymotion videos from watch pages as MP4 exports
- Detects quality levels exposed by the player before download
- Browser-first workflow instead of manual stream extraction or screen capture
- Documented playlist support and subtitle extraction in the skill summary
- HD-oriented saver positioned for channels, references, and offline archives
Adoption & trust: 937 installs on skills.sh; 2 GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You need Dailymotion reference video offline but generic tools miss streams or force awkward screen-capture workarounds.
Who is it for?
Solo builders doing competitive or tutorial research who want a structured Dailymotion saver extension with quality selection.
Skip if: Bulk piracy, unsupported pages, server-side pipelines, or teams that require fully automated headless ingestion without a browser.
When should I use this skill?
User needs to save supported Dailymotion videos in HD with playlist or subtitle workflows via the documented browser extension.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You follow a documented browser-extension workflow to export MP4 files at available qualities for local playback and archiving.
- Local MP4 file at selected quality
- Optional subtitle assets per extension capabilities
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Offline captures most often happen while researching competitors, tutorials, and reference material before or alongside product work. Research is the canonical shelf because the extension supports discovery workflows—channels, references, and archives—not shipping code.
How it compares
A browser-extension download workflow—not an agent codegen skill or an MCP video API integration.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is dailymotion-downloader for?
Indie researchers and content builders who watch Dailymotion regularly and want MP4 exports with clearer quality choices from the player.
When should I use dailymotion-downloader?
Use it in Idea research when archiving reference clips; during Validate when capturing prototype inspiration; or in Grow content prep when you legally need offline copies of supported videos.
Is dailymotion-downloader safe to install?
Check the Security Audits panel on this page, review the linked GitHub releases and issues, and audit browser-extension permissions before installing from the vendor link.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Dailymotion Downloader
# Dailymotion Video Downloader (Browser Extension) > Download supported Dailymotion videos as MP4 files for offline viewing. Dailymotion Downloader is a browser extension for users who want a cleaner way to save Dailymotion videos without relying on browser hacks, screen capture workarounds, or generic tools that miss the real stream. It detects supported Dailymotion media, lets you choose the available quality, and exports the result as MP4 for later playback. - Save supported Dailymotion videos from watch pages - Detect available quality levels exposed by the player - Export MP4 files for easier playback across devices - Keep a browser-first workflow instead of manual extraction - Use a cleaner offline workflow for channels, references, and archives ## Links - :rocket: Get it here: [Dailymotion Downloader](https://serp.ly/dailymotion-downloader) - :new: Latest release: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/serpapps/dailymotion-downloader/releases/latest) - :beetle: Report bugs: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/serpapps/dailymotion-downloader/issues) - :bulb: Request features: [Feature Requests](https://github.com/serpapps/dailymotion-downloader/issues) ## Preview  ## Table of Contents - [Why Dailymotion Downloader](#why-dailymotion-downloader) - [Features](#features) - [How It Works](#how-it-works) - [Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Dailymotion](#step-by-step-tutorial-how-to-download-videos-from-dailymotion) - [Supported Formats](#supported-formats) - [Who It's For](#who-its-for) - [Common Use Cases](#common-use-cases) - [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - [Trial & Access](#trial--access) - [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions) - [FAQ](#faq) - [License](#license) - [Notes](#notes) - [About Dailymotion](#about-dailymotion) ## Why Dailymotion Downloader Dailymotion videos are often delivered through player-managed sources rather than a simple static file you can right-click and save. That makes casual download attempts inconsistent. Some generic extensions detect nothing, while others fail to surface the actual playback quality you want. Dailymotion Downloader is built to simplify that flow. Open the video, let the extension detect the active media source, choose the available quality, and save the result as MP4 from within the browser. ## Features - Detects supported Dailymotion streams from active video pages - Lists quality variants when multiple resolutions are available (1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p) - Converts HLS streams to downloadable MP4 files in-browser - Video info card with thumbnail, title, duration, and video ID - Right-click context menu for a faster download flow - Real-time progress tracking with download speed and file size - Desktop notifications when downloads complete - Auto-saves to an organized DAILYMOTION subfolder in Downloads - Exports MP4 files for easier offline viewing - Cross-browser support for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, Whale, and Yandex ## How It Works 1. Install the extension from the latest release. 2. Open a Dailymotion video page and press play. 3. Let the extension detect the active media source. 4. Open the popup or use the right-click context menu. 5. Review the video info card and available quality levels. 6. Choose the resolution you want and start the download. 7. Save the final MP4 file locally. ## Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Dailymotion 1. Install Dailymotion Downloader from the latest GitHub release. 2. Open Dailymotion and sign in if the page requires account access. 3. Navigate to the video page you want to keep. 4. Let the player load fully and press play. 5. Click the extension icon in your toolbar or right-cli