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ytdl-subPinchflat
Free

Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free to use with no paid tier.

Self-hosted, Command line Web, Self-hosted
  • Builds metadata for Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex and Emby
  • No media server plugins or scrapers needed
  • Downloads new channel and playlist videos automatically
  • Output fits into existing media server libraries
  • Configuration is done in files, with no graphical interface
  • Depends on yt-dlp keeping up with site changes
  • Limited to YouTube as a source
  • Depends on YouTube not blocking downloads
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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