movgrab ☆

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Description:
Downloader for youtube, dailymotion, and other video websites

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video downloader cli youtube multimedia

Install: brew install movgrab

About:
Movgrab is a command-line utility designed to download videos from various websites including YouTube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo. It functions as a versatile video grabber, allowing users to save streaming media directly to their local storage. The tool focuses on simplicity and speed, providing a straightforward alternative to more complex browser extensions or web-based downloaders.

Key Features:

Supports multiple video hosting platforms
Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Can download videos in various available formats and resolutions
Lightweight and fast execution
Includes an integrated media converter

Use Cases:

Downloading video tutorials or lectures for offline viewing
Archiving video content from supported platforms
Automating video retrieval in shell scripts

Alternatives:

yt-dlp – yt-dlp is a more actively maintained fork of youtube-dl with broader site support and advanced features like playlist handling.
ffmpeg – ffmpeg is a comprehensive multimedia framework that can stream and download video if given the correct URL, but requires more manual steps.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 8:17am		7	VERSION_BUMP	5a657e43
Nov 25, 2022 1:12pm		5	VERSION_BUMP	1904fe2c