yt-dlp/yt-dlp
# A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
$ git clone https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp.git
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What is yt-dlp/yt-dlp?
yt-dlp is a command-line tool for downloading audio and video from YouTube and hundreds of other websites, with support for features like SponsorBlock integration, subtitle extraction, and format selection. Developers use it to automate media downloads, integrate video retrieval into applications, or build tools that need reliable access to online video content. It's actively maintained as a fork of youtube-dl with more frequent updates and broader site support.
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