crunchy-cli ☆

« Back to VersTracker

Description:
Command-line downloader for Crunchyroll

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.6.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: downloader crunchyroll cli video multimedia

Install: brew install crunchy-cli

About:
crunchy-cli is an open-source command-line interface for downloading videos from Crunchyroll. It allows users to save content for offline viewing by handling authentication, video selection, and merging streams. The tool supports high-quality downloads and is useful for archiving or watching content without an internet connection.

Key Features:

Download videos from Crunchyroll for offline viewing
Support for high-quality video and audio streams
Merge video and audio tracks using ffmpeg
Subtitle and language selection support
Authentication handling for premium accounts

Use Cases:

Archiving favorite shows for offline access
Downloading content for travel or limited connectivity areas
Batch downloading multiple episodes or seasons

Alternatives:

youtube-dl – General-purpose downloader; lacks native Crunchyroll authentication and metadata handling
annie – Supports multiple sites but limited Crunchyroll-specific features

License: MIT

Dependencies: ffmpeg, openssl@3

Bottles available for: arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 17, 2024 8:37pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1ecef603
Sep 14, 2024 8:12pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	890e9afd