ytdl-termux's Introduction

A simple script that makes downloading videos from YouTube easier using yt-dlp and spotify_dl

Requirements

Android device with Android version 7.0 or above
Termux
Python
FFMPEG
yt-dlp (pip package)
spotify_dl (pip package)

Installation

Install Termux app from F-Droid (Do not use playstore version)
Install Termux:API
For a better appeal/look on the app, install Litmux, simply follow the instructions
If you opt for Litmux, after running the installation cmd, exit the app by entering exit command, twice if it doesn't closes app after single try. You may later be prompt to setup Litmux, just answer the questions asked
Run the following command, give permits and wait till it's completed

bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://bit.ly/install-ytdl-termux)"

Note: You don't need to go out of your way to install python, ffmpeg, etc on termux. The script installs everything

Usage

Can just share to termux while using youtube, or use following commands

USAGE: ytdl [OPTIONS]

ytdl        invokes the function, no required options
-u          option to update this program
-h          to print this help message
-q          quiet mode, will show no progress, download quietly
-a link     to download audio
-b link     download best video (with in-built audio) available
-s link     download audio from youtube using metadata from any spotify link

This command separately downloads best video and best audio available and merges them use -b option to download video with in-built audio and avoid merging -s option supports spotify track, playlist, album and artist urls Options -a, -b, -s require link

Selection of quality

Best - 8k, 4k
High - 2k, 1080p
Medium - 720p, 480p
Low - 360p, 240p, 144p
When Higher formats are unavailable, it automatically switches to lower one

ytdl plugin in action

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ytdl-termux's Issues

Does not work for sites other than youtube

It always prompts if you want video/audio and then it prompts for quality selection, making it fail even generic video hosts, like a direct link do the video file or sites like Imgur/gfycat.
How do I uninstall it?