You-Get

You‑Get is a lightweight command‑line program that fetches media files—videos, audio tracks, images, and other binary resources—from a wide range of web sites. It operates directly from the terminal, allowing users to specify a URL and optionally choose format, quality, or output name, and can also stream video URLs a local player without a browser. Features include pause‑and‑resume, proxy configuration, and automatic handling of subtitles where available.

The tool targets users who need a simple, scriptable way to archive online media, such as developers, hobbyists, or anyone preferring open‑source utilities over browser‑based extensions. It supports popular platforms like YouTube, Youku, and Niconico, and can scrape images or arbitrary files from web pages.

Installation is provided via pip, Homebrew, Antigen, or source checkout, with optional dependencies like FFmpeg for format conversion. The project is open‑source, free to use, and maintained in a stable release state.