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Installing yt-dlp via Third-party Package Managers

Third-party package managers offer a convenient way to install and update yt-dlp on various operating systems. Here are instructions for some popular package managers:

Windows​

Chocolatey​

  1. Install Chocolatey if you haven't already.

  2. Open an administrator PowerShell and run:

    choco install yt-dlp

  3. To update:

    choco upgrade yt-dlp

Scoop​

  1. Install Scoop if you haven't already.

  2. Open PowerShell and run:

    scoop install yt-dlp

  3. To update:

    scoop update yt-dlp

winget​

  1. Open PowerShell and run:

    winget install yt-dlp

  2. To update:

    winget upgrade yt-dlp

macOS​

Homebrew​

  1. Install Homebrew if you haven't already.

  2. Open Terminal and run:

    brew install yt-dlp

  3. To update:

    brew upgrade yt-dlp

MacPorts​

  1. Install MacPorts if you haven't already.

  2. Open Terminal and run:

    sudo port install yt-dlp

  3. To update:

    sudo port selfupdate
    sudo port upgrade yt-dlp

Linux​

Arch Linux (pacman)​

sudo pacman -S yt-dlp

Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions (APT)​

  1. Add the PPA:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tomtomtom/yt-dlp

  2. Update and install:

    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install yt-dlp

Fedora (DNF)​

sudo dnf install yt-dlp

Alpine Linux​

doas apk add yt-dlp

Installing via pip​

Basic Installation​

python3 -m pip install -U "yt-dlp[default]"

Minimal Installation (No Optional Dependencies)​

python3 -m pip install --no-deps -U yt-dlp

Development Versions​

# Install nightly version
python3 -m pip install -U --pre "yt-dlp[default]"

# Install master branch
python3 -m pip install -U pip hatchling wheel
python3 -m pip install --force-reinstall "yt-dlp[default] @ https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/archive/master.tar.gz"

Note: On some systems, you may need to use py or python instead of python3

Verifying Installation​

After installation, verify yt-dlp is working:

yt-dlp --version

Notes and Considerations​

  • Package managers may not always have the latest version of yt-dlp immediately after a new release.
  • Some package managers require root/administrator privileges to install or update packages.
  • Using package managers integrates yt-dlp with your system's update process, making it easier to keep up-to-date.
  • If you encounter issues, check the package manager's documentation or community forums for troubleshooting.

Advantages of Using Package Managers​

  • Simplified installation process
  • Easy updates and version management
  • Automatic handling of dependencies
  • Integration with system-wide package management

Remember to keep your package manager and system up-to-date to ensure you have access to the latest versions and security updates for yt-dlp and other software.