Description:
Terminal based YouTube player and downloader
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
youtube
terminal
media-player
downloader
cli
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Install:
brew install yewtube
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About:
Yewtube is a terminal-based front-end for the YouTube API that allows users to search, stream, and download YouTube videos directly from the command line. It provides a lightweight, keyboard-driven interface for accessing media without the overhead of a web browser. The tool supports playlist management and integrates with mpv for high-quality playback.
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Key Features:
- Terminal-based interface for keyboard-driven navigation
- Integration with mpv for high-quality video playback
- Support for searching, streaming, and downloading content
- Playlist creation and management capabilities
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Use Cases:
- Streaming YouTube videos on headless servers or remote terminals
- Downloading audio/video content for offline access
- Building lightweight media consumption workflows on Linux/macOS
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Alternatives:
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yt-dlp
– Yewtube provides an interactive UI for browsing and playback, while yt-dlp is a command-line only downloader focused on batch operations.
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mpv
– mpv is a local media player that can play YouTube URLs, whereas Yewtube adds search and library management features on top of it.
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