VideoAd

Spec sheet

Purpose

VideoAd is an open-source, locally hosted video and audio downloader for YouTube, Instagram, and 1,000+ other sites.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

API

The local Node.js server exposes endpoints for media information, downloads, task progress, cancellation, and Instagram cookie status.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integrations

Instagram downloads use session cookies connected through the Chrome extension and stored locally.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Privacy

The README says downloads run locally, the app has no telemetry, and Instagram cookies are stored on the user's machine.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The project is available under the MIT License.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Ad blocking

The extension includes controls to skip or hide some video, audio, Instagram, banner, popup, and tracker ads.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audio extraction

It can extract audio from video as MP3.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Batch downloads

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Browser extension

The Chrome extension detects media on webpages, offers a right-click download menu, and displays download progress, speed, and ETA.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Browser features

The Chrome extension detects media on webpages, offers a right-click download option, and displays download progress, speed, and ETA.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Device platforms

Windows,Chrome browserRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Download cleanup

Files in the downloads folder are automatically deleted after one hour.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The project provides a one-click Windows installer that sets up dependencies, yt-dlp, FFmpeg, a desktop shortcut, and the local dashboard.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Output formats

MP4,MP3Read 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Playlist downloads

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The listed prerequisites are Windows 10 or 11, Node.js 18 or newer, and Google Chrome.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security limitation

The local server has no authentication and the README says it can be accessible from the local network if enabled.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Site support

It is powered by yt-dlp and lists YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, Reddit, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Twitch, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn among supported sites.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Subtitle downloads

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Support and contributions

The repository invites contributions through GitHub pull requests and includes troubleshooting instructions in its README.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported sites

It supports sites handled by yt-dlp, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Vimeo, and 1000+ more.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported sources

YouTube,Instagram,Twitter/X,Reddit,Vimeo,TikTok,SoundCloud,Twitch,Facebook,Pinterest,LinkedIn,Bilibili,and 1,000+ yt-dlp-supported sitesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Technology

The local server uses Node.js and yt-dlp, with FFmpeg for merging audio and video streams.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Temporary files

Downloaded files in the downloads folder are automatically deleted after one hour.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Video and audio

It downloads video as MP4, supports choosing a resolution, and extracts audio as MP3.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Video downloads

It downloads MP4 video in the best quality or at a selected resolution such as 1080p, 720p, or 480p.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Video Downloaders#93 of 1357.6