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Pyutube is built on top of pytubefix, make sure to have the latest version of pytubefix by running:
pip install --upgrade pytubefix
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This command-line wizard lets you download YouTube videos or playlists straight from your Terminal, powered by Pytubefix. It works like a charm on Windows, Mac, and Linux, so you can rock it on any platform.
While other tools make you wade through a swamp of settings and configs, Pyutube keeps it simple. Just drop in your URL, and voilà! It’ll take you on a smooth ride to your favorite videos, no complex options needed—just fun downloading! 🔥
Getting Pyutube up and running is a breeze! First, ensure you have Python installed. Just pop open your terminal and type:
python --versionIf you see something like Python 3.x, you’re all set! If not, head over to Python's downloads page to grab it.
Once you’re good to go, install Pyutube with a single command:
pip install pyutubeAnd just like that, you’re ready to download some awesome videos! 🎉
Stay in the loop with the latest features on GitHub! To upgrade your Pyutube tool, simply run:
pip install --upgrade pyutubeThen you’re all set to keep downloading from your Terminal! 🥳
Getting started with Pyutube is a piece of cake! Just use the following command style:
pyutube "YOUTUBE_LINK" [PATH]Note
The [URL] is [Required] and it should be between ""
The [PATH] is optional—if you don’t specify one, it’ll save to your current terminal directory. Easy-peasy!
| Arguments | Description |
|---|---|
URL |
The URL of the YouTube video. This argument is [Required]. |
PATH |
The path to save the video. Defaults to the current working directory. [Optional] |
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-v or --version |
Displays the current version number. |
-a or --audio |
Download audio only, skipping prompts. |
-f or --footage |
Download video only, skipping prompts. |
For lots of examples, check them out here! Take a deep dive and discover all the ways to use Pyutube. 🚀
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you want to change. please follow the contributing guidelines
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Download video with specify the save location
Chose what type you want to download
Chose what what resolution you want to download(if the type is video)
If you download a playlist, you can choose what video you want to download, or even all of them
Do not know how to use it? just type pyutube --help
