A cross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js. Open Video Downloader, also known as youtube-dl-gui, revolutionizes the way we download videos from the internet.
This cross-platform GUI, built with Electron and Node.js, offers an intuitive interface to harness the powerful capabilities of youtube-dl.
From downloading entire playlists to selecting your preferred video resolution, Open Video Downloader makes video downloading a breeze across multiple platforms.
Be sure to check out a demo gif of the application!
Want to know more about the features this app offers? Head over to the wiki.
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First, clone the repository using git clone https://github.com/jely2002/youtube-dl-gui.git
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Then navigate to the directory and install the npm modules by executing: npm install
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The last step is to build using electron-builder (documentation). For example, the command to build a windows installer is: npx electron-builder --win
. The output files can be found in the ‘dist’ folder.
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.
Feel free to request a new feature.
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