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youtube-dlLux
Free

Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.

 Free

Free to download and use from GitHub.

Windows, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Supports YouTube and many other video sites
  • Downloads whole playlists
  • Single Go binary that is simple to install
  • Available through Homebrew, Scoop, Chocolatey and Linux package managers
  • Command line only, without a graphical interface
  • Site support can break when video sites change
  • No graphical interface
  • Works only on sites that have a supported extractor
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Unlicense License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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