youtube-downloader ☆
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Description:
Simple menu bar app to download YouTube movies
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.23@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: youtube downloader video macos menu-bar
Install: brew install --cask youtube-downloader
About:
YouTube Downloader is a lightweight native macOS menu bar application that allows users to download videos directly from YouTube. It provides a simple interface where you paste a video URL to fetch and save the content locally. The tool is designed for quick, hassle-free downloads without requiring complex command-line knowledge.
Key Features:
  • Menu bar integration for quick access
  • Simple URL-based download workflow
  • Native macOS application
  • Supports various video formats and resolutions
Use Cases:
  • Saving YouTube videos for offline viewing
  • Archiving educational content or tutorials
  • Backing up personal videos hosted on YouTube
Alternatives:
  • youtube-dl – Command-line tool with more features but requires terminal usage
  • 4K Video Downloader – GUI application with broader format support but larger footprint
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:37pm 0.22 0 VERSION_BUMP d65e08fc
Sep 2, 2025 7:48pm 0.22 0 VERSION_BUMP 63ce04b2
Aug 30, 2025 1:48pm 0.21 0 VERSION_BUMP 78cdddd6
Jul 27, 2024 8:31pm 0.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 89e95a5a
Jul 7, 2024 5:44pm 0.12 0 VERSION_BUMP dae20495
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