get-flash-videos ☆
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Description:
Download or play videos from various Flash-based websites
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video-downloader cli streaming utility multimedia
Install: brew install get-flash-videos
About:
Get-Flash-Videos is a command-line utility that detects and downloads video content from a wide range of Flash-based websites. It handles various video hosting platforms and streaming protocols, providing a simple way to archive or view online videos offline. The tool automates the extraction process, bypassing the need for browser-based plugins or manual URL hunting.
Key Features:
  • Supports a wide variety of video hosting sites and streaming protocols
  • Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
  • Can download videos or stream them directly to a media player
  • Automatic detection of video quality and formats
Use Cases:
  • Downloading online lectures or presentations for offline viewing
  • Archiving video content from news or social media sites
  • Batch downloading videos from supported platforms via scripts
Alternatives:
  • youtube-dl – youtube-dl is a more modern and actively maintained tool with broader site support, while Get-Flash-Videos is older and focused on legacy Flash-based sites.
  • gallery-dl – gallery-dl specializes in downloading images and galleries from various sites, whereas Get-Flash-Videos is specifically for video content.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 26, 2025 2:49pm 4 VERSION_BUMP f78e146a
Oct 22, 2024 11:21am 4 VERSION_BUMP 821c7858
Oct 22, 2024 4:01am 4 VERSION_BUMP 0f25f4bb
Sep 13, 2024 8:39am 3 VERSION_BUMP 534514fc
Nov 27, 2023 5:10am 3 VERSION_BUMP 07daf372
Nov 30, 2022 3:06pm 2 VERSION_BUMP f93134c9
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