animdl ☆

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Description:
Anime downloader and streamer

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.7.27@2 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: anime downloader streaming cli media

Install: brew install animdl

About:
animdl is a powerful command-line tool designed for downloading and streaming anime content directly from various sources. It provides a unified interface to access high-quality video streams without the need for a web browser. The tool is highly configurable and supports a wide range of anime websites through its extensible extractor system.

Key Features:

Stream and download anime in various resolutions
Extensive support for multiple anime providers and sites
Interactive and command-line interfaces for ease of use
Built-in support for batch downloading and playlist management

Use Cases:

Downloading entire anime seasons for offline viewing
Streaming the latest episodes directly in a terminal or media player
Automating anime downloads via scripts and cron jobs

Alternatives:

youtube-dl – General-purpose video downloader; animdl is specialized for anime sites and metadata.
ani-cli – Similar CLI tool; animdl often provides more configuration options and provider support.

License: GPL-3.0-only

Dependencies: certifi, libyaml, python@3.14

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 12, 2025 9:30am	1	VERSION_BUMP	3d891dde
Sep 13, 2025 8:29am	1	VERSION_BUMP	506397bf
Sep 11, 2024 8:26am	1	VERSION_BUMP	9317fc0e
Oct 17, 2023 10:17pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	0c60ef6b
Oct 14, 2023 9:40pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	538e4be1
Sep 26, 2023 12:20am	0	VERSION_BUMP	0d05e90a
Aug 5, 2023 8:03pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	bba80d7d
Aug 1, 2023 12:51pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	e7aad6e2
Aug 1, 2023 12:40pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	bf5f727d
Jun 16, 2023 8:31pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	3b650010
Mar 25, 2023 4:06pm	0	VERSION_BUMP	2471cdbf