Platform-specific Instructions for yt-dlp
This guide provides detailed instructions for installing and using yt-dlp on various platforms.
Windows
Installation
Using the Executable:
- Download
yt-dlp.exe
from the official releases page. - Place it in a folder that's in your system's PATH (e.g.,
C:\Windows
).
Using Chocolatey:
choco install yt-dlp
Using Scoop:
scoop install yt-dlp
Usage
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:
yt-dlp [OPTIONS] URL
Notes
- Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) if you encounter
MSVCR100.dll
errors.
macOS
Installation
Using Homebrew:
brew install yt-dlp
Using the Binary:
-
Download
yt-dlp_macos
from the releases page. -
Rename it to
yt-dlp
and make it executable:chmod a+rx yt-dlp
-
Move it to a directory in your PATH:
sudo mv yt-dlp /usr/local/bin/
Usage
Open Terminal and run:
yt-dlp [OPTIONS] URL
Notes
-
Install FFmpeg for full functionality:
brew install ffmpeg
Linux
Installation
Using Package Managers:
Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tomtomtom/yt-dlp
sudo apt update
sudo apt install yt-dlp
Arch Linux:
sudo pacman -S yt-dlp
Using the Binary:
-
Download
yt-dlp
from the releases page. -
Make it executable and move to a directory in your PATH:
chmod a+rx yt-dlp
sudo mv yt-dlp /usr/local/bin/
Usage
Open a terminal and run:
yt-dlp [OPTIONS] URL
Notes
-
Install FFmpeg for full functionality:
sudo apt install ffmpeg
(or equivalent for your distribution)
Android
Installation via Termux
- Install Termux from F-Droid or Google Play Store
- Open Termux and run:
termux-setup-storage # Allow termux to access storage
pkg update && pkg upgrade # Update packages
pkg install libexpat openssl python # Install python
pip install -U "yt-dlp[default]" # Install yt-dlp
pkg install ffmpeg # Optional: Install ffmpeg
Usage
In Termux, run:
yt-dlp [OPTIONS] URL
Notes
-
To access device storage:
termux-setup-storage
-
Install FFmpeg:
pkg install ffmpeg
General Tips
-
Update yt-dlp regularly:
yt-dlp -U
-
Check installed version:
yt-dlp --version
-
For all platforms, consider using a virtual environment if you're using pip to install yt-dlp.
-
Remember to always download yt-dlp from official sources to ensure security and reliability.
Each platform may have specific nuances, so consult the official documentation for any platform-specific issues or advanced configurations.