ytdl-org/youtube-dl
Youtube Dl
This project is a command-line utility for downloading media from various online platforms. It provides comprehensive tools for selecting specific video and audio formats, managing playlist downloads, and filtering content based on metadata such as upload dates and file sizes.
The software includes extensive filesystem and output controls, allowing users to define custom naming templates, manage subtitle tracks, and retrieve thumbnails. An automated post-processing pipeline supports tasks like audio extraction, format conversion, and metadata embedding.
To ensure reliable operation, the tool offers configurable network settings, including proxy support, retry logic, and rate limiting. It also provides authentication management for restricted content and simulation modes that allow users to extract metadata or URLs without initiating a full download.
Features
- Media Selection Filters - Apply precise constraints based on file size, upload date, or specific index ranges to narrow down media downloads.
- Download Managers - Listed in the “Download Managers” section of the Awesome Mac awesome list.
- Video Streaming - Command-line utility for downloading videos from various platforms.
- Video Tools - Download videos from various online platforms.
- Filename Templates - Generate custom output filenames dynamically by injecting metadata like titles, uploaders, and dates into structured patterns.
- Authentication Strategies - Manage access to restricted content through support for username, password, multi-factor codes, and local configuration file authentication.
- Access Restriction Workarounds - Bypass access restrictions using custom user-agent strings, header injection, certificate validation suppression, and randomized request intervals.
- Network Configurations - Control network behavior by configuring proxy settings, socket timeouts, source IP binding, and forced IP-version usage.
