Skillshare Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)
Download Skillshare class videos as MP4 files directly from your browser. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.
Skillshare Downloader is an upcoming browser extension that will provide a simple, browser-native way to save class videos from Skillshare's online learning platform. Instead of relying on screen recorders or third-party desktop applications, the extension is being built to work inside your browser tab so you can capture lesson videos while browsing a class and store them locally as standard MP4 files.
- Save Skillshare class videos as MP4 files for offline study
- Download individual lessons or queue an entire class at once
- Capture video content without external desktop tools or scripts
- Retain original resolution and quality from the player stream
- Designed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers
Status
This extension is not yet available for download. Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.
:bell: Get notified when this launches: Join the waitlist
Links
- :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: Coming Soon — Sign Up
- :question: Help center: SERP Help
- :bulb: Request features: GitHub Issues
Preview
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Table of Contents
- Why Skillshare Downloader
- Planned Features
- How It Will Work
- Expected Formats
- Who It's For
- Use Cases We're Building For
- FAQ
- License
- Notes
- About Skillshare
Why Skillshare Downloader
Skillshare delivers its class content through a streaming video player that does not offer a built-in download button. Learners who want to revisit lessons during a commute, on a flight, or in any other offline setting have no straightforward way to keep a local copy. Copying the video URL leads to an authenticated stream that cannot be saved with a simple right-click.
Skillshare Downloader is being designed to integrate directly into the browser and intercept the video stream as it plays in the class player. The objective is to let you pick the lessons you need, capture the video at its available quality, and write a clean MP4 file to your local storage so your learning materials travel with you.
Planned Features
- MP4 video capture from Skillshare's browser-based class player
- Single-lesson download or batch download of every lesson in a class
- Resolution selection based on the quality tiers the player exposes
- Automatic file naming using the class title and lesson number
- Progress indicator showing download status for each lesson in the queue
- Lightweight popup interface that stays out of your way while you browse
- Browser-native operation with zero external software dependencies
- Cross-browser support targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox
How It Will Work
- Install the extension from your browser's extension store once it is released.
- Navigate to Skillshare and sign in to your account.
- Open the class page containing the lessons you want to save.
- Start playback of the lesson so the browser loads the video stream.
- Click the extension icon to open the popup and view detected lessons.
- Select individual lessons or choose the entire class for batch download.
- Pick your preferred resolution if the player offers multiple quality levels.
- Start the download and the MP4 file will be saved to your local machine.
Expected Formats
- Input: Skillshare streaming video delivered through the browser player (adaptive HLS / DASH segments)
- Output: MP4 (H.264 video with AAC audio)
Exported files will be standard MP4 containers compatible with virtually every media player, mobile device, and video editing application.
Who It's For
- Online learners who want to study Skillshare classes without an internet connection
- Creative professionals reviewing technique-based classes on illustration, design, or photography
- Business and freelance students saving productivity and marketing courses for repeated viewing
- Commuters and travelers who need their learning materials available offline
- Educators referencing teaching approaches and presentation styles from other instructors
Use Cases We're Building For
- Save an entire illustration class before a long-haul flight with no Wi-Fi
- Archive key business strategy lessons for quick reference during client work
- Build a personal library of creative technique tutorials organized by skill area
- Download project-based classes so you can follow along in a workshop setting without buffering
- Keep a local backup of classes you have enrolled in before your membership cycle ends
Security & Scope
- Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
- Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
- Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
- Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
- Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required
FAQ
When will Skillshare Downloader be released? A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.
Does it work with the Skillshare mobile app? No. This extension is built for the Skillshare website in a desktop browser, not the iOS or Android application.
What video quality will it support? Output quality will match what Skillshare's player delivers to the browser, which can vary depending on the class and your account type.
Will it save class project files and resources? The initial release is focused on video downloads. Supplementary resources like project guides and attachments are not part of the current scope but may be considered later.
Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.
Can I download all lessons in a class at once? Batch downloading of an entire class is a planned feature. The exact implementation will depend on how the player handles sequential lesson loading.
License
This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.
Notes
- This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
- Only download content you have a legitimate right to access and save
- Video quality will depend on the source stream provided by Skillshare's player
- Platform changes on Skillshare's side may affect functionality after release
- An active Skillshare account and internet connection will be required for capturing videos
About Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning community that hosts thousands of classes spanning creative arts, design, business, technology, and lifestyle topics. Each class is structured around short video lessons paired with hands-on projects that encourage practical application. The platform uses a membership model that grants access to its full catalog, but all video content is stream-only with no native download or export feature. Skillshare Downloader is being built to fill that gap for members who want local MP4 copies of the classes they are already enrolled in.