On: YouTube-dl: Open-source YouTube downloader

[baldfat]

I treat youtube-dl like Fight Club. I am glad it isn't on the top of searches since I am afraid sites would start trying to stop it from working harder.

[dexterdog → baldfat]

They already do. That's why it updates pretty much every time I do a homebrew update.

[baldfat → dexterdog]

I should have said. They would try harder.

[rpgmaker → baldfat]

I don't know what parent is talking about, this script it's already very popular. I found it years ago and it wasn't difficult to find on google. Something worth mentioning is that the script works with dozens and dozens of video sites (or just sites with regular video content). Almost any video you throw at it gets downloaded. When something breaks it's usually fixed within days. It's a great piece of work.

[haddr → baldfat]

I hope you haven't voted this article then. Let's keep it secret ;)

[samstave → baldfat]

Exactly!

SHHH - dont talk about ytdl...

obv if the masses start talking about things like this, then sites like YT will go on the attack. WE DO NOT WANT THIS.

[clapinton → baldfat]

My Maslow's middle layer immediately filled up when I read this. Thanks for making my Monday better.

[Houshalter → baldfat]

I think most video download sites use youtube-dl on the backend so they should already be doing that.