{"categories":[{"label":"Video","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/multimedia-video"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Command-line tool to download videos from YouTube and other video platforms, with support for playlists, format selection, and extensive configuration options.","skillfed_tags":["cli-tool","video-download","public-domain"],"use_cases":["Download individual YouTube videos for offline viewing or archival purposes.","Batch-download entire YouTube playlists or channels with customizable format and quality settings.","Extract audio from videos and save as MP3 or other audio formats using format selection options.","Automate video downloads in scripts or scheduled tasks via command-line integration.","Download videos from platforms other than YouTube that the tool's extractors support."],"what_it_does":"youtube-dl is a command-line program that downloads videos from YouTube and several other video platforms. It works on Unix, Windows, and macOS and can be used either as a standalone tool or imported as a Python module. The tool supports downloading individual videos, entire playlists, and offers extensive options for format selection, quality control, and output customization.\n\nThe package has no external runtime dependencies, making installation straightforward via pip or system package managers. It is released into the public domain, giving you full freedom to modify and redistribute it. However, the project's last release was in December 2021, and while the repository remains active, the age of the codebase means extractors may require updates to work with current anti-scraping measures on video platforms.","worth_installing":"Yes, with conditions. The package is stable, dependency-free, and permissively licensed, making it straightforward to install and use. However, install it only if you accept that extractors may be outdated\u2014the last release was in 2021, and YouTube's anti-scraping measures evolve frequently. For production or mission-critical workflows, verify that the extractors still work for your target platforms before relying on it. A security vulnerability (GHSA-22fp-mf44-f2mq) is recorded; evaluate its severity for your use case."},"id":"youtube-dl","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/youtube-dl","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/youtube-dl.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/youtube-dl/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2021-12-16","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"youtube_dl","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"YouTube video downloader"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":250104,"position":8639,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":1},"version":"2021.12.17"}