vsd ☆

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Description:
Download video streams over HTTP, DASH (.mpd), and HLS (.m3u8)

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video downloader streaming cli dash hls

Install: brew install vsd

About:
Vsd is a command-line tool designed to download and merge video segments from various streaming protocols. It supports standard HTTP downloads, as well as adaptive streaming formats like DASH (.mpd) and HLS (.m3u8). The tool simplifies the process of acquiring video content by automating the retrieval and local assembly of fragmented streams.

Key Features:

Supports HTTP, DASH (.mpd), and HLS (.m3u8) streams
Automated segment downloading and merging
Command-line interface for scripting and automation
No external dependencies required for core functionality

Use Cases:

Downloading video lectures or webinars for offline viewing
Archiving live streams or broadcast content
Automated video retrieval for content creators or researchers

Alternatives:

yt-dlp – yt-dlp supports a much wider range of websites and features, while vsd focuses specifically on raw stream protocols (DASH/HLS).
ffmpeg – ffmpeg is a comprehensive multimedia framework that can handle streams, but vsd offers a more streamlined, dedicated interface for this specific task.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 1:29am		0	VERSION_BUMP	57570fca