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How do I use youtube-dl?
| Asssuming you have Python installed, it's as easy as 'youtube-dl URL' (or 'python youtube-dl URL') in command line. The default parameters should be good enough.
If not then refer to the installation guide,
https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md#installation
It covers installation on major platforms. Feel free to send another post if you're still lost.
| # man youtube-dl will help with any further questions.
| >>681769
since manpages may be outdated and not present in any distro, a more universal solution with probably more up-to-date content:
youtube-dl --help |less
| can i proxy that crap
| How to Google?
| >>681797
open a terminal emulator or command-line-interface with the youtube-dl command available (which should be after proper installation), then type:
youtube-dl --help |less
/proxy [Enter]
protip: hit "n" for next and "p" for previous search result.
no google necessary.
| Exactly what issues are being had. Additionally, if command line is a bit complex for your taste, Clipgrab is a viable option, but be sure to have some decent PC specs.
| >>682371
>decent PC specs
did you just assume my financial status?
also i will never install anything to download stuff off youtube
| >>682378 "I only trust closed source shady websites to download YouTube videos, I would never use open source software to do that on my local machine"
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| I have no idea how to