YouTube Video Downloader Tool

A versatile tool to download YouTube videos, audio, and subtitles using Python. This project includes both a command-line interface (CLI) and a Flask web application for user-friendly access.

Features

• Download Videos: Download videos in the highest resolution or select from available qualities.
• Download Audio: Option to download audio only.
• Download Subtitles: Download subtitles if available.
• Search Functionality: Search for videos directly from the application.
• Batch Downloads: Download multiple videos at once by entering multiple URLs.
• Web Interface: Access the downloader through a web browser using Flask.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Python 3.x installed on your machine. You can download it from python.org.

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/mmabiaa/youtube-video-downloader-tool.git
cd youtube-video-downloader-tool

Set Up a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended)

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use: venv\Scripts\activate

Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Command-Line Interface (CLI)

To run the command-line version:

1. Download Videos:

python downloader.py

Follow the prompts to enter one or more YouTube video URLs.

2. Search for Videos:

python search.py

Enter your search query to find videos on YouTube.

Web Application

To run the Flask web application:

1. Start the Flask App:

python app.py

2. Access the Application:

Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000/.

3. Download Videos via Web Interface:

Enter a YouTube video URL in the provided input field and click "Download".

Example Commands

• To download a single video:

python downloader.py
Enter YouTube video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

• To download multiple videos:

python downloader.py
Enter YouTube video URLs (comma-separated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID1, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID2

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you would like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps CONTRIBUTION:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• pytube for providing an easy way to download videos from YouTube.
• Flask for creating the web application.

Contact

For any inquiries or issues, please open an issue in this repository or contact me directly.

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Last updated: January 10, 2025