Description:
Feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2025.12.8@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 12, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
downloader
youtube
cli
multimedia
video
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Install:
brew install yt-dlp
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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.
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Key Features:
- Supports 1000+ sites beyond YouTube
- Advanced format and quality selection
- Metadata embedding and sponsorblock integration
- Plugin and extractor extensibility
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Use Cases:
- Downloading videos/audio for offline access
- Archiving content or playlists
- Batch scripting for automated media retrieval
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Alternatives:
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youtube-dl
– Original upstream; yt-dlp is more actively maintained and feature-rich
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gallery-dl
– General image/video gallery downloader; broader site focus but less video-specific tooling
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