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Command-line program to download videos from YouTube.com and other video sites
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Problem solved
It solves the problem of downloading videos from YouTube and other video platforms for offline viewing, bypassing restrictions like geo-blocking or unavailable videos.
Deployment reality
The available setup signal starts with: sudo curl -L https://yt-dl.org/downloads/latest/youtube-dl -o /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl && sudo chmod a+rx /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl. Treat this as a starting point, then ask Codex or Claude to inspect the README, environment variables, runtime version, and deployment target before production use.
Commercial use
The recorded license is Unlicense. This is a useful commercial-use signal, but teams should still verify license text, dependencies, model/API terms, and trademark constraints.
Capability ceiling
ytdl-org/youtube-dl still needs a clearer capability analysis. Use the metadata as a discovery signal, not as a production recommendation.
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ytdl-org/youtube-dl is tracked as a Python project in the UI Framework area. This evaluation combines public GitHub metadata, category signals, short source summaries, and Git-Stars editorial rules rather than copying project documentation.
Momentum check: the repository has 141k total stars, with +0 today, +46 this week, and +221 this month. These growth windows help distinguish durable adoption from short-lived visibility spikes.
Maintenance check: current activity is Inactive; the latest push was 237 days ago, and the open issue queue is 4.1k, about 2.93% of total stars. Treat this as an adoption signal, not a substitute for engineering due diligence.
Adoption check: 11k forks and 141k watchers suggest how often the project is reused or followed. License signal: Unlicense. Always verify license compatibility before commercial or internal use.
Practical fit: this project is most relevant when you need Python teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling. Be cautious when you require frequent releases or active maintenance.
Source check: Git-Stars currently has 2 explicit source reference(s) for this report and a recent growth signal of 221. Follow the original GitHub repository for final install, security, and release information.
Analysis
LimitedNeeds stronger original analysis before indexing.
Sources
ReadyRepository metadata and README/source references are attached.
License
ReadyUnlicense is recorded for review.
Maintenance
ReadyRecent activity is visible in repository metadata.
Alternatives
ReadyEnough nearby projects exist for comparison.
Momentum
141k Stars
Reuse
11k Forks
Attention
141k Watchers
Maintenance
inactive
License
Unlicense
Open issues
4.1k
youtube-dl is a command-line program to download videos from YouTube.com and a few more sites. It requires Python and works on Unix, Windows, and macOS. It is released to the public domain.
Key Features
- Downloads videos from YouTube and many other sites - Supports various formats and quality options - Can handle playlists, channels, and user-specific content
UI Framework
Frontend frameworks, design systems, and interface libraries
sudo curl -L https://yt-dl.org/downloads/latest/youtube-dl -o /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl && sudo chmod a+rx /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl80
Health Score
Inactive
Commit Activity
Oct 31, 2010
Created
Feb 19, 2026
Last push
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Forks
Open
Watchers
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