YoutubeExplode

YoutubeExplode is a .NET library that provides a high-level abstraction for interacting with YouTube data, enabling developers to retrieve metadata and download media streams programmatically. The project exposes a clean API that allows applications to query videos, playlists, channels, and search results without relying on the official YouTube Data API. Under the hood, the library parses raw page data and leverages reverse-engineered internal endpoints to obtain structured information and stream manifests. Developers can use it to access details such as titles, authors, durations, captions, and available media formats, as well as to download audio or video streams for further processing. The library is designed to be intuitive and cross-platform through .NET Standard compatibility, making it suitable for desktop tools, automation pipelines, and media utilities.