# Thinkific Video Downloader | How to Download Thinkific Videos (`serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader`) Actor Thinkific Downloader for authorized-use downloads and local offline viewing of accessible Thinkific lesson videos. - **URL**: https://apify.com/serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [SERP Downloaders](https://apify.com/serpdownloaders) (community) - **Categories:** Videos, Automation, Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Thinkific Video Downloader | How to Download Thinkific Videos > Download Thinkific lesson videos and supported embedded course videos as MP4 files for offline study. ### Get it Here Get it here: https://serp.ly/thinkific-downloader ![Thinkific Downloader](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader/main/assets/workflow-preview.webp) Thinkific Downloader is a browser extension built for students, creators, and teams who want a cleaner way to save Thinkific lesson videos for offline access. It works with supported Thinkific-hosted streams and common embedded lesson providers, giving you a browser-first workflow for detecting the video, choosing a quality, and exporting an MP4 file you can replay later. - Save Thinkific lesson videos as MP4 files - Download supported Thinkific-hosted streams from lesson pages - Capture supported embedded lesson videos from common course players - Choose from the quality levels exposed by the source - Keep local copies for offline study, review, or creator archives ### Table of Contents - [Why Thinkific Downloader](#why-thinkific-downloader) - [Features](#features) - [How It Works](#how-it-works) - [Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Thinkific](#step-by-step-tutorial-how-to-download-videos-from-thinkific) - [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) - [Notes](#notes) - [About Thinkific](#about-thinkific) ### Why Thinkific Downloader Thinkific schools are designed for online course delivery, not for a clean student-side download workflow. Lesson videos are streamed, schools often use custom domains, and creators can mix native hosting with embedded players, which makes generic downloader tools inconsistent and frustrating to use. Thinkific Downloader is built for that exact use case. It focuses on supported Thinkific lesson pages, detects the available lesson media in your browser session, and gives you a direct way to save accessible course content as MP4. ### Features - Video detection for Thinkific lesson pages and course areas - Support for Thinkific-hosted lesson streams - Embedded lesson support where the platform exposes compatible sources - Quality selection for available stream resolutions - MP4 export for easier offline playback and sharing - In-page controls on supported video pages - Popup workflow for reviewing detected lesson media - Progress tracking during active downloads - 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 Thinkific lesson page with a video. 3. Start playback so the extension can detect the lesson media. 4. Open the popup or use the on-page control. 5. Choose the quality you want. 6. Download the lesson and save the final MP4 file locally. ### Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Thinkific 1. Install Thinkific Downloader from the latest GitHub release. 2. Sign in to the Thinkific school where you already have access. 3. Open the lesson page you want to save. 4. Let the page load fully and press play on the lesson video. 5. Click the extension button in your browser toolbar. 6. Review the detected stream options for that lesson. 7. Select the quality you want to keep. 8. Start the download and wait for the MP4 export to finish. 9. Open the saved file from your Downloads folder. ### Supported Formats - Input: Thinkific-hosted lesson streams - Input: Supported embedded lesson players on Thinkific pages - Output: MP4 Saved files use MP4 so they are easier to replay on standard media players, move between devices, and keep in a local learning archive. ### Who It's For - Thinkific students who want offline access to lessons - Course creators backing up their own uploaded training material - Teams archiving internal lessons or education portals - Users saving course videos before access changes - Anyone who wants a browser-based workflow instead of manual stream extraction ### Common Use Cases - Save a Thinkific lesson for offline study - Download course videos before access expires - Archive your own uploaded lessons as a creator - Keep local copies for travel or low-connectivity study - Review purchased course content without streaming every time ### Troubleshooting **The extension is not detecting the lesson video** Press play first and wait a few seconds so the stream has time to initialize. **No quality options are showing** Some lesson pages expose a single playable stream variant, especially on certain embedded players. **The page uses a custom domain** That is supported as long as the site is Thinkific-powered and the video source is exposed to the browser session. **The lesson requires login or enrollment access** The extension only works on content you can already access in your active Thinkific session. **The download did not start** Refresh the lesson page, replay the video, and try again once the player is fully loaded. ### Trial & Access - Includes **3 free downloads** so you can test the workflow first - Email sign-in uses secure one-time password verification - No credit card required for the trial - Unlimited downloads are available with a paid license Start here: [https://serp.ly/thinkific-downloader](https://serp.ly/thinkific-downloader) ### Installation Instructions 1. Open the latest release page: [https://github.com/serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader/releases/latest](https://github.com/serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader/releases/latest) 2. Download the extension build for your browser. 3. Install the extension. 4. Open a Thinkific lesson page. 5. Use the extension controls to detect and download the video. ### FAQ **Can I download Thinkific videos from custom school domains?** Yes. The extension is designed to work on Thinkific-powered schools, including many custom domains. **Do I need to press play first?** Yes. Many lesson streams are only exposed after playback begins. **What file format do downloads use?** Videos are saved as MP4 files. **Do I need extra software?** No. Everything runs through the browser extension. **Can creators use it to archive their own courses?** Yes. It can be used for creator-side backup workflows where you already have access to the lesson content. ### License This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the [LICENSE](https://github.com/serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader/blob/main/LICENSE) file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project. ### Notes - Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save - The extension only works on media you can already play in your browser session - Video quality depends on the source stream exposed on that lesson page - An internet connection is required for the initial download ### About Thinkific Thinkific is a course platform used for memberships, online schools, and digital training programs. Because lessons are delivered through browser-based players and custom school setups, there is no simple universal built-in download flow for students. Thinkific Downloader simplifies that process for users who need a local MP4 copy of accessible lesson content. # Actor input Schema ## `listingNotice` (type: `string`): Optional informational field only. This actor currently serves as the public listing surface for the browser extension and does not yet expose a finalized runtime API contract. ## Actor input object example ```json { "listingNotice": "No runtime input is required yet. See the README and product page for the current extension workflow." } ```` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=serpdownloaders/thinkific-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Thinkific Video Downloader | How to Download Thinkific Videos", "description": "Thinkific Downloader for authorized-use downloads and local offline viewing of accessible Thinkific lesson videos.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "giN8bVJctokwpFuuu" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/serpdownloaders~thinkific-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-serpdownloaders-thinkific-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/serpdownloaders~thinkific-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-serpdownloaders-thinkific-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/serpdownloaders~thinkific-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-serpdownloaders-thinkific-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "listingNotice": { "title": "Listing notice", "type": "string", "description": "Optional informational field only. This actor currently serves as the public listing surface for the browser extension and does not yet expose a finalized runtime API contract.", "default": "No runtime input is required yet. See the README and product page for the current extension workflow." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```