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YouTubeDL
On the record
- Batch downloads
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Batching
- The app supports concurrent downloads with 1–6 configurable workers and can download full playlists.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Cookies
- Browser cookies and Netscape-format cookies.txt files are supported for bot-gated or age-restricted videos.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The download stack uses yt-dlp, FFmpeg, Deno, Node.js, and a local PO Token provider; deployment scripts install or set up these components.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Formats
- It supports video downloads as MP4 and audio-only downloads as MP3 or AAC.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The README describes the app as working fully for standard public YouTube videos and playlists.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under MIT.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The project says DRM-protected media cannot be downloaded and some age-restricted or SABR-only videos may fail.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 1080pgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Other limitation
- The README says some SABR-only videos may not be downloadable because yt-dlp support remains experimental.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- MP4,MP3,AACgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- YouTubeDL is a cross-platform desktop application for downloading YouTube videos and playlists.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Quality
- Video options are RAW, 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p, while audio options range from 128 to 320 kbps.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Quality choices
- Video options are RAW (best available), 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p; audio options are 320, 256, 192, and 128 kbps.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Queue
- The app supports configurable concurrent downloads with 1–6 parallel workers, progress indicators, and duplicate-queue protection.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Queue management
- It offers per-item progress, a scrolling log, item deletion, queue clearing, and duplicate-queue protection.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
