mediathekview
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Description:
Manages online multimedia libs of German, Austrian and Swiss public broadcasters
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 14.4.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: mediathek downloader video broadcasting archiving german
Install: brew install --cask mediathekview
About:
MediathekView is a cross-platform desktop application designed to discover, download, and manage video content from the public service broadcasters of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (ARD, ZDF, ORF, SRF, etc.). It provides a powerful search interface to access media libraries, allowing users to download broadcasts for offline viewing. The tool is invaluable for archiving news, documentaries, and television programs that are only available for a limited time.
Key Features:
  • Search and download from major German, Austrian, and Swiss media libraries
  • Supports batch downloads and automatic program recording
  • Built-in media player and content management interface
  • Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux) and runs without installation
Use Cases:
  • Archiving news broadcasts and documentaries for offline research
  • Downloading TV shows from public broadcasters to watch on mobile devices
  • Automating the collection of media content based on specific keywords or programs
Alternatives:
  • yt-dlp – A command-line tool focused on YouTube and thousands of other sites, but lacks the specific GUI and deep integration for German public broadcasters.
  • JDownloader – A general-purpose download manager that requires plugins for specific sites and is more complex to configure for this specific use case.
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