ytdl-org/youtube-dl
This system is a command-line utility for downloading and extracting media content from a wide variety of video and audio hosting sites. It provides robust extraction capabilities across numerous platforms, handling complex protocols like HLS and DASH, while offering advanced features such as shell completion, automated release page generation, and modular post-processing. The codebase is structured to support extensive unit testing and continuous integration of new site extractors and downloaders.
39.4
Weak · 5 August 2026
142k
lines of production code
Python
primary language
2
bus factor · 1,011 authors in all
4
measurements over time
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