Open Source Mac YouTube Downloaders
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yt-dlp
A youtube-dl fork with additional features and fixes
yt-dlp is a youtube-dl fork based on the now inactive youtube-dlc. The main focus of this project is adding new features and patches while also keeping up to date with the original project -
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YouTube Music
YouTube Music Desktop App bundled with custom plugins
Open source, cross-platform, unofficial YouTube Music Desktop App with built-in ad blocker and downloader. Native look & feel, aims at keeping the original interface. Framework for custom plugins: change YouTube Music to your needs (style, content, features), enable/disable plugins in one click. Install the youtube-music-bin package from the AUR. For AUR installation instructions, take a look at the wiki page. Block all ads and tracking out of the box. Apply compression to audio (lowers the volume of the loudest parts of the signal and raises the volume of the softest parts) Next/Back navigation arrows directly integrated in the interface, like in your favorite browser. Allows setting global hotkeys for playback (play/pause/next/previous) + disable media osd by overriding media keys + enable Ctrl/CMD + F to search + enable Linux mpris support for media keys + custom hotkeys for advanced users. -
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Open Video Downloader
A cross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js
A cross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js. Download from all kind of platforms: YouTube, vimeo, twitter & many more. Download multiple videos/playlists/channels in one go. Select the resolution and format you want to download in. Download private videos (currently only tested on YouTube). Multithreaded, up to 32 videos can be downloaded synchronously. Shows how much size the download will use up on your system. The app automatically keeps ytdl up-to-date. Please be aware that this app is only tested on windows, linux and macOS. If you decide to build for another platform/archtype it may or may not work. Builds other than those available in the releases come with absolutely no support. -
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youtube-dl
Download videos from YouTube (and more sites)
youtube-dl is a command-line program to download videos from YouTube and a few more sites. It requires the Python interpreter (2.6, 2.7, or 3.2+), and it is not platform specific. We also provide a Windows executable that includes Python. youtube-dl should work in your Unix box, in Windows or in Mac OS X. It is released to the public domain, which means you can modify it, redistribute it or use it however you like. youtube-dl is a powerful, open-source command-line program designed to facilitate the downloading of videos and audio from popular video streaming websites. Widely recognized for its versatility, youtube-dl supports a vast array of platforms beyond YouTube, including Vimeo, Dailymotion, and many others. The tool provides users with advanced customization options, such as selecting specific video formats, extracting audio, bypassing geographic restrictions, and downloading entire playlists or channels. -
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Youtube-DLG
A cross platform front-end GUI of the popular youtube-dl downloader
YouTube-DLG is a user-friendly graphical interface for the popular command-line tool YouTube-DL, designed to simplify downloading videos and audio from YouTube and other platforms. It allows users to save content in various formats and resolutions, including MP3 and MP4, with just a few clicks. YouTube-DLG supports batch downloading, custom output settings, and format selection, making it a versatile solution for managing downloads efficiently. With its lightweight design and cross-platform compatibility, YouTube-DLG is an excellent choice for users seeking a simple yet powerful way to access and organize media offline. -
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ReClip
Download videos from almost any website
ReClip is a lightweight, self-hosted media downloader that provides a simple web-based interface for downloading videos and audio from a wide range of online platforms. Built around the yt-dlp engine, it supports over a thousand websites, including major platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, allowing users to retrieve media content in various formats. The application emphasizes simplicity and minimalism, featuring a clean interface built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without requiring complex build steps or frameworks. Its backend is implemented in a compact Python Flask application, making it easy to deploy and customize. Users can paste multiple URLs at once, select output formats such as MP4 or MP3, and choose quality settings before downloading. The system also includes features like automatic URL deduplication and batch processing to improve usability. -
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YT Channel Downloader
Download YouTube channels, playlists, videos, audios with easy login.
YT Channel Downloader is a powerful and user-friendly application that enables you to selectively or entirely download YouTube channels, playlists or individual videos and audios with ease. The app supports high-quality video and audio downloads, including 4K resolution and best available audio tracks. With a simple YouTube login process, you can download private or age-restricted content using your session cookies. The application offers extensive customization options, allowing you to choose your preferred video resolution, audio quality, and file format. Additionally, the intuitive interface ensures that both novice and advanced users can navigate and utilize the tool effortlessly. Whether you're archiving your favorite channels or downloading videos for offline viewing, YT Channel Downloader provides a seamless and efficient experience. -
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Unrud Video Downloader
Download videos from websites like YouTube and many others
Video Downloader is a desktop application designed to simplify the process of downloading videos from various online platforms through a user-friendly graphical interface. Built on top of yt-dlp, it abstracts the complexity of command-line tools and provides an accessible way for users to retrieve video and audio content. The application supports a wide range of features, including downloading entire playlists, handling private or password-protected content, and automatically selecting optimal formats based on user preferences. It also allows users to convert videos into audio files such as MP3, making it useful for media extraction workflows. The software is distributed across multiple platforms, including Linux package managers and containerized environments, ensuring broad accessibility. It includes configuration options and debugging capabilities for advanced users who want more control over the download process. -
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YouTube-DL-PyTK
Video Downloader - Cross Platform
YouTube-DL-PyTK (formerly known as YouTube-DL-GTK) is just a graphical launcher for yt-dlp. Its purpose is simple; to facilitate the downloading of non-copyright-protected videos from certain internet websites including YouTube. Source code is included and can be executed directly if you have Python and the proper dependencies available. I digitally sign some files in my releases. If you'd like to verify those signatures, you can find my PGP/GPG keys at: https://marcusadams.me/keys.html If you'd like to read the source code without downloading anything, you can do so on the project's Gitlab at: https://gitlab.com/gerowen/youtube-dl-pytk If you'd like to donate there's several ways to do so: PayPal: https://paypal.me/gerowen Bitcoin (BTC): bc1q86c5j7wvf6cw78tf8x3szxy5gnxg4gj8mw4sy2 Monero (XMR): 42ho3m9tJsobZwQDsFTk92ENdWAYk2zL8Qp42m7pKmfWE7jzei7Fwrs87MMXUTCVifjZZiStt3E7c5tmYa9qNxAf3MbY7rD -
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yt-dlp-gui Linux
Graphical interface for yt-dlp, a tool for downloading YouTube videos.
yt-dlp-gui Linux in YAD . Graphical interface for yt-dlp, a tool for downloading YouTube videos. This script provides a simple graphical interface to download and convert videos or audio from YouTube using yt-dlp. Additionally, it checks if yt-dlp is installed and, if not, downloads and installs it automatically. It supports multiple languages and output formats. -
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YVD is a small graphical program to download videos from Youtube.com. YVD support choosing the video quality to download, downloading multi videos and setting up your own proxy settings.
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Airy
YouTube Video Downloader for Windows and Mac
Airy is a versatile YouTube downloader available for both Mac and Windows platforms, designed to facilitate the seamless downloading of YouTube videos. It allows users to download individual videos or entire playlists without delays or interruptions, offering the flexibility to choose from various formats, including the option to convert videos to MP3. Airy supports high-definition downloads, enabling users to save content in resolutions up to Ultra HD 8K 60FPS. The software integrates with popular web browsers, providing a convenient, one-click download experience directly from YouTube. Additionally, Airy can access age-restricted or private content, provided the user has the necessary permissions, ensuring a comprehensive solution for offline viewing. -
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Files Downloader is a free powerful utility that will help you to download your favorite videos from youtube. The application is platform-independent and runs in Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
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JDownloader - Youtube Downloader
Youtube Downloader for PC
Simple Youtube Downloader for PC, supports mp4 and mp3 -
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java YouTube video Downloader (ytd2)
hobby project to learn java coding
YTD2 is a free Java application for downloading youtube videos as flv/mp4 files. Should run on all platforms where Java is supported. GNU General Public License V3. Using hc.apache.org components. Based on the idea of "ytd" by rafalfr -
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ytDownloader
Desktop app to download videos and audio from hundreds of sites
ytDownloader is a modern, open-source desktop application designed for downloading videos and audio from hundreds of online platforms. Built with a clean graphical interface, it simplifies the process of saving content from sites like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The tool leverages powerful technologies such as yt-dlp and FFmpeg to deliver fast and reliable downloads with high-quality output. It supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to a wide range of users. In addition to downloading, ytDownloader offers advanced features like video compression and subtitle handling. Overall, it provides a flexible, ad-free solution for managing and converting online media content. -
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yt-dlite
Video\Audio downloader from infinity sites &CONVERTER, include 4K
Yt-dlite is an advanced desktop browser supporting 10M+ sites for professionals and thousands for regular users. This revolutionary platform offers unprecedented features including custom JavaScript injection and user-defined downloading engines. The sophisticated interface combines advanced content acquisition with elegant design, pre-loaded with yt-dlp, aria2c, and proprietary engines enabling unlimited concurrent downloads. Users can capture videos, documents, and media from any website through this fully brandable solution. Perfect for content creators and digital professionals seeking the ultimate browsing and downloading experience. -
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XDM
The Fork of Orginal XDM, The Best Open Source Download Manager
The fork of Xtereme Download manager that it's page is in https://sourceforge.net/projects/xdman/?source=directory, has more features, for some informations go to http://ubuntuone.com/3dvE3Z0ZC8H1sBCca9zqpv Brought you by Subhra Das Gupta and Ali Torabi . Please use orginal and the forked to compare both -
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4allDownloader Converter
Video,audio&Files Downloader&Convert with built-in browser with AI.
The most advanced downloader & converter tool that combines the power of leading open-source technologies under an intuitive GUI. Download videos, Audio, from 10000+ of sites, and also files from any platform with advanced format conversion capabilities. Features a built-in browser with JavaScript injection support that remembers logins while maintaining complete privacy. Five powerful tabs streamline your workflow: Home tab for pasting URLs, channels, playlists, and direct search; Browser tab for seamless web navigation; Downloads tab with resume/cancel support and download history; Utilities tab offering lossless conversion for all file formats plus URL analysis tools; Settings tab for proxy configuration, search limits, download engine selection, and advanced customization. Experience lightning-fast downloads, universal format support, and privacy-focused browsing in one revolutionary application. Perfect for content creators, researchers, media enthusiasts and anyone who demand. -
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Youtube Video Downloader
Youtube Video Downloader is Open Source GUI tool
Youtube Video Downloader is Open Source GUI tool to download Youtube video. It is Developed with Python, Qt, and Pytube Library. It is Multi-thread Application. Best Available Option download video in highly available Quality . Download Videos in 720p, 480p, 360p etc. -
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Yang YouTube Downloader
Downloads best-quality audio and video from YouTube
This YouTube downloader allows you to get the best streams without re-encoding to preserve the best quality. While VP9 is 35% more efficient than MP4 for videos, some videos have 40-60% smaller file sizes in VP9 format! It will automatically select the best-quality video based on file sizes. It can even combine MP4 videos with Opus audios in a MKV file, although not all players will support it. I haven't seen any other downloader that can produce a MKV file with the best video and audio without re-encoding anything. Yang YouTube Downloader also allows to re-encode audios with all the same features as 432hz Batch Converter! Requires FFMPEG. Supports Windows (Win 7 SP1 or later) and Linux (all distros). Installation instructions https://github.com/mysteryx93/HanumanInstituteApps/wiki/Yang-YouTube-Downloader From Etienne Charland aka Hanuman, by a lightworker in his free time. https://www.spiritualselftransformation.com/ -
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Hipermiklos YTDownloader
The Hipermiklos YTDownloader has great features and a well maintained
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YouTube Downloader ArmoMan
An android application to download audio (mp3) from YouTube videos.
An android application to download audio (mp3) from YouTube videos and from playlists. YouTube Downloader ArmoMan is an intuitive Android application designed to empower users to effortlessly extract high-quality MP3 audio from YouTube videos and playlists. With a user-friendly interface and a host of convenient features, this app simplifies the process of downloading and enjoying your favorite YouTube content in audio format. Download from SourceForge or GitHub. GitHub download page: https://github.com/ArmoMan/YouTube-Downloader-ArmoMan/releases GitHub: https://github.com/ArmoMan/YouTube-Downloader-ArmoMan Please, if there are bugs, feel free to contact us. -
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Youpy
A simple Console Youtube Playlist Downloader
A simple Console application to download Youtube playlists (Only supports full video quality download for now) Created in python and compiled in pyinstaller for easy and portable usage. Automatically saves playlist in home folder *Linux Automatically saves playlist in youtube downloader directory *windows * Supports Windows and Linux -
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Pythos-YTDL
Youtube downloader project written in Java.
This application is very simple and allows you download access to many Youtube videos. You can search any Youtube video and and download, or you might as well just copy a Youtube url from a browser and paste it in the application to start downloading.
