yt-dlp ☆
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Description:
Feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2025.12.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 12, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: downloader youtube cli multimedia video
Install: brew install yt-dlp
About:
yt-dlp is a command-line program to download videos from YouTube and other sites. It is a fork of youtube-dl with additional features and frequent updates to counter site changes. The tool supports a wide range of sites, extensive format selection, and output template customization.
Key Features:
  • Supports 1000+ sites beyond YouTube
  • Advanced format and quality selection
  • Metadata embedding and sponsorblock integration
  • Plugin and extractor extensibility
Use Cases:
  • Downloading videos/audio for offline access
  • Archiving content or playlists
  • Batch scripting for automated media retrieval
Alternatives:
  • youtube-dl – Original upstream; yt-dlp is more actively maintained and feature-rich
  • gallery-dl – General image/video gallery downloader; broader site focus but less video-specific tooling
Version History
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