minitube ☆
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Description:
YouTube application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: youtube video streaming multimedia desktop-app
Install: brew install --cask minitube
About:
Minitube is a lightweight, native YouTube desktop client that allows users to watch YouTube videos without requiring a web browser. It provides a streamlined interface for searching, playing, and managing YouTube content, offering features like background playback and video downloading. The application is designed to reduce resource usage compared to browser-based YouTube playback.
Key Features:
  • Native desktop interface for YouTube
  • Background video playback
  • Video download functionality
  • Search and playlist management
  • Low resource usage compared to browser
Use Cases:
  • Watching YouTube videos without a browser
  • Listening to YouTube audio in the background
  • Downloading YouTube videos for offline viewing
  • Creating and managing YouTube playlists locally
Alternatives:
  • YouTube-dl – Command-line tool focused on downloading, while Minitube provides a GUI for both streaming and downloading
  • VLC Media Player – General media player that can play YouTube URLs but lacks dedicated YouTube browsing features
  • Open YouTube in browser – Native browser experience but heavier resource usage and no background playback by default
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm 4.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 849ca282
Aug 7, 2024 5:54pm 4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP abd85723
Jul 27, 2024 1:45pm 3.9.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 489cb8a7
Mar 26, 2023 5:23pm 3.9.3 0 VERSION_BUMP f421c7c8
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