yt-downloader

Spec sheet

Purpose

yt-downloader is a Go desktop app for downloading individual YouTube videos and playlists.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platforms

The README lists macOS 12+, Linux with X11 or Wayland, Windows 10/11, and Android 7.0+ for arm and arm64.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Integrations

The README names the ytget/ytdlp Go library as its download engine and says FFmpeg is optional for muxing and format conversion.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security

The README says vulnerabilities can be reported privately through GitHub security advisories.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

For bug reports, the README asks users to provide their OS and version, reproducing URLs, and full app logs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository states that the app is released under the MIT License.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Batch downloads

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Device platforms

macOS,Linux,Windows,AndroidRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Download controls

Users can start, pause, or stop individual downloads and open, reveal, copy the path of, or remove an item.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Download options

It offers best, medium, and audio quality presets, configurable parallel downloads, and a filename template.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The README provides prebuilt downloads and Homebrew installation instructions for macOS, plus source build instructions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Languages

The listed interface languages are System, English, Русский, and Português.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License and intended use

The project states that it is MIT-licensed and intended for downloading content users have rights to access.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit

The README says more granular quality and format selection and persistent task history are roadmap items.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Localization

The app lists System, English, Russian, and Portuguese language options.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Output formats

MP4,WebMRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Parallel downloads

The app supports parallel downloads with a configurable limit.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Playlist downloads

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Playlist handling

The app parses playlists with a native Go engine and supports progressive downloads with resume capability.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Progress

The app shows download progress, speed, and estimated time remaining, with controls to start, pause, or stop items.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Quality and naming

Settings include best, medium, and audio quality presets, a filename template, and a configurable download directory.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported sources

YouTubeRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

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.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Video Downloaders#114 of 1357.3