youtube-dl ☆
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Description:
Download YouTube videos from the command-line
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Nov 3, 2024
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video downloader youtube cli multimedia archive
Install: brew install youtube-dl
About:
youtube-dl is a command-line program to download videos from YouTube and over a thousand other video hosting sites. It is a powerful, scriptable tool that bypasses web interfaces, allowing for batch downloads, format selection, and integration into automated workflows. Its primary value is providing reliable, high-quality video archiving directly from the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Downloads from YouTube and 1000+ other sites
  • Supports batch downloads and playlists
  • Allows selection of video/audio quality and format
  • Scriptable and embeddable for automation
  • Regularly updated to counter site changes
Use Cases:
  • Archiving online video content for offline access
  • Downloading video/audio for research or analysis
  • Integrating video downloads into automated scripts or pipelines
Alternatives:
  • yt-dlp – A faster, more actively maintained fork with additional features and site support
Version History
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Nov 3, 2024 9:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP d579fce6
Oct 10, 2024 8:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 46aa9443
Oct 10, 2024 12:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5ee90f7f
Sep 14, 2024 10:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7f2153ee
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