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Lux vs N_m3u8DL-RE: catalog facts
Lux	N_m3u8DL-RE
Free Free to download and use from GitHub.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Single Go binary that is simple to install Available through Homebrew, Scoop, Chocolatey and Linux package managers	Handles HLS, DASH and MSS manifests Records live streams as well as on-demand video
No graphical interface Works only on sites that have a supported extractor	Command line only Older Windows terminals may not display it correctly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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