Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
yt-downloader
- 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2Supported sourcesYouTube
- 3Output formatsMP4, WebM
- 4Playlist downloadsYes
- 5Batch downloadsYes
- 6Device platformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, Android
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
yt-downloader is ranked #100 of 137 in video downloaders on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported sources
- YouTubegithub.com
- Output formats
- MP4, WebMgithub.com
- Playlist downloads
- Yesgithub.com
- Batch downloads
- Yesgithub.com
- Device platforms
- macOS, Linux, Windows, Androidgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- yt-downloader is a Go desktop app for downloading individual YouTube videos and playlists.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Progress
- The app shows live download progress, speed, and estimated time remaining.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Download controls
- Users can start, pause, or stop individual downloads and open, reveal, copy the path of, or remove an item.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Quality and naming
- Settings include best, medium, and audio quality presets, a filename template, and a configurable download directory.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Parallel downloads
- The app supports parallel downloads with a configurable limit.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The listed interface languages are System, English, Русский, and Português.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The README lists macOS 12+, Linux with X11 or Wayland, Windows 10/11, and Android 7.0+ for ARM and ARM64.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Engine and dependency
- Downloads use the native Go ytdlp engine, and the README says core functionality needs no external dependencies; ffmpeg is optional for muxing or format conversion.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The README offers prebuilt binaries, source builds, and Homebrew installation for macOS.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Limit
- The README says more granular quality and format selection and persistent task history are roadmap items.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README directs users to report bugs with reproduction steps and logs, and asks them to search existing issues first.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The README says vulnerabilities can be reported privately, for example through GitHub security advisories.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- License and intended use
- The project states that it is MIT-licensed and intended for downloading content users have rights to access.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Download options
- It offers best, medium, and audio quality presets, configurable parallel downloads, and a filename template.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
- Playlist handling
- The app parses playlists with a native Go engine and supports progressive downloads with resume capability.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The README names the ytget/ytdlp Go library as its download engine and says FFmpeg is optional for muxing and format conversion.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
- Localization
- The app lists System, English, Russian, and Portuguese language options.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository states that the app is released under the MIT License.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
- Usage note
- The README says the tool is intended for content users have rights to access and asks users to respect platform terms and local laws.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Video Downloaders in 2026#100 of 137
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Sources
- github.com/ytget/yt-downloader· checked 11 Oct 2026