yt-dlp

It provides a command‑line tool for downloading audio and video from a very large number of web sites. The program accepts a URL and can extract the media stream, offering options for selecting formats, quality, subtitles, thumbnails and post‑processing steps such as merging or converting files. Users can control network behavior, handle geo‑restrictions, and apply filters to choose specific codecs or resolutions.

The software targets users who need a flexible, scriptable downloader—such as developers, content archivists, and power users who work with media from many platforms. It can be installed from package repositories or built from source, and it supports configuration files and environment variables for repeated use. A plugin system allows extensions and embedding in other applications.

Compared with its predecessor, this fork adds numerous new command‑line options, updated extractors for newer sites, and fixes that improve reliability. It maintains a stable release status and is released under an unlicensed public domain dedication.