Easy Local Youtube Video Downloader

Overview

Easy Local Youtube Video Downloader is a simple C-based YouTube video downloader that leverages yt-dlp to fetch videos locally. This project is designed to work across multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. The setup process includes an automated installation script for dependencies.

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Features

• Minimal and lightweight.
• Cross-platform compatibility.
• Automated dependency installation.
• Supports downloading YouTube videos via yt-dlp.

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Prerequisites

Ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

• GCC or Clang compiler (for building the C program)
• yt-dlp (automatically installed if missing)
• Bash Shell (for running install.sh)

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/siyam-yas/youtube-downloader.git
cd youtube-downloader

2. Build the Program

Linux / macOS

gcc -o yt_downloader downloader.c

Windows (Using MinGW)

gcc -o yt_downloader.exe downloader.c

3. Install Dependencies

Run the following command to execute the dependency installation script:

sudo ./install.sh

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Usage

Command-Line Usage

To download a YouTube video, use the following command:

./yt_downloader <YouTube Video URL>

Example:

./yt_downloader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OuJUFMiMfE

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Troubleshooting

• yt-dlp: command not found: Ensure yt-dlp is installed by rerunning install.sh or manually installing it.
• Unsupported OS: Currently, the install.sh script supports Linux and macOS. For Windows, ensure you manually install the required tools.

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