apple-podcast-downloader
🥈SilverA comprehensive Claude Code skill for searching, browsing, and downloading podcast episodes from Apple Podcasts. Features smart search with Unicode support, episode browsing, and audio download with progress tracking. Zero dependencies, no auth required.
840Updated 2mo ago
Intermediate30min to implementautomation
Saves ~150 min per use
Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/crazynomad/apple-podcast-downloader.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
Apple Podcast Downloader is a Claude Code skill that lets you search Apple Podcasts by keyword, author, or topic, then browse episodes with rich metadata including titles, dates, durations, and descriptions. The skill downloads episodes as MP3 files with progress tracking and supports international content through full Unicode support for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other languages. It uses the free Apple iTunes Search API with zero dependencies and no authentication required, making it accessible for anyone using Claude Code. Common workflows include searching for specific podcasts, listing recent episodes for user selection, and downloading individual or batch episodes.
How to Use
Install via Claude Code plugin marketplace with `/plugin install podcast-downloader`, or clone manually to your `.claude/skills/` directory. No additional dependencies required. Ask Claude natural questions like 'Find podcasts about Python programming' or 'Download the latest episode of The Daily'.
Use Cases
Search for podcasts by keyword and download latest episodes automatically
Browse and list recent episodes from a specific podcast, then select which to download
Download multiple selected episodes from a podcast in batch
Search and download international podcasts using Chinese, Japanese, or Korean characters
Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/crazynomad/apple-podcast-downloaderRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
I want to download podcast episodes from Apple Podcasts using this Claude Code skill. Please search for the latest episodes of [PODCAST_NAME] and provide me with a list of the 5 most recent episodes. Then, download the audio files for episodes [EPISODE_NUMBERS] to my specified directory. Show me the progress as you go.
Example Output
# Apple Podcast Downloader Results ## Search Results for 'The Daily' 1. **Episode 1234: Breaking News** - Published: 2023-10-15 - Duration: 32:45 - Description: Today's top headlines and analysis 2. **Episode 1233: Tech Innovations** - Published: 2023-10-14 - Duration: 28:30 - Description: Latest in AI and robotics 3. **Episode 1232: Political Update** - Published: 2023-10-13 - Duration: 35:10 - Description: Midterm election analysis 4. **Episode 1231: Health Insights** - Published: 2023-10-12 - Duration: 29:55 - Description: New medical research findings 5. **Episode 1230: Business Trends** - Published: 2023-10-11 - Duration: 31:20 - Description: Market analysis and forecasts ## Download Progress - Downloading Episode 1234: 100% complete - Downloading Episode 1233: 75% complete - Downloading Episode 1232: 50% complete - Downloading Episode 1231: 25% complete - Downloading Episode 1230: 0% complete All files will be saved to your specified directory.
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