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vdwn v1.1.2

vdwn is a simple yet powerful interactive CLI wrapper that makes it easy to download videos and audio from YouTube and other supported sources. By wrapping powerful tools like yt-dlp and ffmpeg, it automates the installation of required dependencies and offers a smooth, user-friendly experience.

Features

Download full videos or audio-only tracks from YouTube and other URLs
Playlist support - Download entire playlists with ease
Select video quality: 1440p, 1080p, 720p, or best available
Automatic installation of dependencies (yt-dlp, ffmpeg) using pip for cross-platform compatibility
Displays download progress with a clear progress bar
Save output to a custom directory of your choice
Improved performance by removing video details fetching to speed up downloads

Requirements

Node.js v18 or later
Python (required for yt-dlp installation and updates)
Windows, macOS, or Linux

Installation

Install globally from your project directory:

npm install -g vdwn

Usage

Start the CLI with:

vdwn

Follow the prompts to:

Enter a video, playlist, or other supported URL
Choose whether to download as video or audio
Select quality options
Specify the output directory

Example

vdwn
# Enter URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
# Select: Audio-only
# Output: C:\Users\You\Downloads

Troubleshooting

If you encounter errors during dependency installation or downloads, ensure Python is installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.