An automated AI agent skill designed to parse Threads links and download high-definition video content directly to your local storage.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install threads-downloader
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install threads-downloader using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Threads Downloader?
The Threads Downloader is a specialized utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem that simplifies the process of media extraction from the Threads platform. It automates the tedious task of manual link inspection and video saving by leveraging browser automation to fetch the highest available resolution for any given post.
Built for developers and content creators, this skill ensures that media is retrieved efficiently while maintaining the original quality. It bridges the gap between social media browsing and asset management, providing a seamless bridge for those who need to archive or repurpose Threads content programmatically.
Threads Downloader Use Cases
- Content creators needing high-quality video assets for secondary editing and social media remixing.
- Digital archivists looking to preserve viral or informative Threads posts for offline viewing.
- Researchers collecting multimedia data from the Threads platform for trend analysis.
- Media professionals requiring a streamlined workflow to move content from social feeds to local directories.
How Threads Downloader Works
- The user provides a valid Threads post URL to the AI agent.
- The skill initiates a browser session (typically within an isolated environment) to access the provided link.
- It programmatically parses the page metadata to identify the highest resolution video source (e.g., 720p or 1080p).
- The video file is downloaded to a temporary directory.
- The system renames the file according to the specific naming convention and moves it to the final target directory.
Threads Downloader Setup
To integrate this into your environment, ensure you have the Openclaw Skills runner configured. Install the dependencies via your preferred package manager:
# Clone the skill repository
git clone https://github.com/tangqi00987/threads-downloader.git
# Navigate to the directory
cd threads-downloader
# Standard skill activation within your agent framework
openclaw install threads-downloader
Threads Downloader Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill follows a strict file naming convention to ensure data organization and easy retrieval:
| Item Type | Naming Pattern |
|---|---|
| Single Video | Threads_Video_{Resolution}_{Date}.mp4 |
| Multiple Videos | Threads_Video_{Index}_{Resolution}_{Date}.mp4 |
Example Output: Threads_Video_1276x720_2026-03-10.mp4
Threads Downloader Advanced Features
- Multi-video support: Automatically detects and downloads all video assets within a single thread or carousel.
- Resolution Prioritization: Logic-driven selection to always grab the 1080p source over lower qualities.
- Automated Renaming: Eliminates manual file management by embedding resolution and timestamps directly into filenames.
- Isolated Browser Execution: Enhances security and reliability by performing extraction within an isolated browser context.
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