vidl ☆
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Description:
GUI frontend for youtube-dl
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video-downloader youtube-dl gui macos utility
Install: brew install --cask vidl
About:
ViDL is a graphical user interface for the powerful youtube-dl command-line utility. It simplifies the process of downloading online videos by providing an intuitive macOS-native interface. This allows users to save videos from various platforms without needing to use terminal commands.
Key Features:
  • Simple drag-and-drop URL interface
  • Native macOS application look and feel
  • Supports multiple video hosting platforms via youtube-dl
  • Progress tracking for downloads
Use Cases:
  • Downloading online video tutorials for offline viewing
  • Saving video content from supported platforms for archival purposes
Alternatives:
  • yt-dlp – Command-line tool offering more features and better maintenance than youtube-dl, often integrated into other GUIs.
  • Downie – Premium commercial alternative with broader site support and more frequent updates.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm 1.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP ec89498a
Jul 8, 2024 7:33pm 1.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 40396c40
Apr 1, 2023 1:40pm 1.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e761b269
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