yt-dlp/yt-dlp

yt-dlp/yt-dlp is a robust, command-line audio and video downloader that has evolved as a fork of youtube-dl, based on the now-inactive youtube-dlc project. It provides a rich set of features for downloading media content, and its development includes stable, nightly, and master release channels, with nightly releases offering the latest changes and fixes. As of August 30, 2026, the project continues to receive updates for various extractors, ensuring compatibility with numerous platforms. For optimal functionality, particularly with sites like YouTube that serve audio and video separately, yt-dlp often requires `ffmpeg` for merging these formats. The project is licensed under the Unlicense, though some bundled executables may include code under different licenses, such as GPLv3+.