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Parabolicyoutube-dl
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Windows, Command line
  • A real desktop interface for yt-dlp, covering hundreds of supported sites
  • Downloads in MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC and WAV
  • Supports YouTube and many other video sites
  • Downloads whole playlists
  • The authors note that content may be DMCA protected and disclaim responsibility for unlawful use
  • It inherits yt-dlp's breakages when a site changes
  • Command line only, without a graphical interface
  • Site support can break when video sites change
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Unlicense
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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