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You-Get vs N_m3u8DL-RE: catalog facts
You-Get	N_m3u8DL-RE
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Simple one-command downloads from a page URL Scriptable and cross-platform	Handles HLS, DASH and MSS manifests Records live streams as well as on-demand video
Command line only Requires Python 3	Command line only Older Windows terminals may not display it correctly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	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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