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n8n-nodes-cobalt
This node allows the user to make an API call to Cobalt. https://github.com/wukko/cobalt
n8n-nodes-cobalt
This is an n8n community node. It lets you use Cobalt in your n8n workflows.
Cobalt is a versatile service that offers a selhosted instance with API and allows you to download video and audio content from various online platforms, including YouTube.
n8n is a fair-code licensed workflow automation platform.
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Support The Project
Your contribution will help in developing and maintaining this node. Your support ensures continued improvements and timely updates to keep pace with changes in the Cobalt API and n8n platform.
You can support this project Here
Installation
Follow the installation guide in the n8n community nodes documentation.
Operations
The Cobalt node supports the following operations:
- Download video content
- Download audio-only content
- Specify video quality
- Choose YouTube video codec
Compatibility
This node has been tested with n8n version 1.58.1. It is recommended to use the latest version of n8n for optimal compatibility.
Usage
You will need to run your how instance off Cobalt API
To use the Cobalt node:
- Add the Cobalt node to your workflow.
- Configure the node with the following options:
- API URL: Enter your Cobalt API endpoint.
- Video URL: Provide the URL of the video you want to download.
- Download Mode: Choose between 'Video' or 'Audio'.
- Video Quality: Select the desired video quality (720p, 1080p, or Max).
- YouTube Video Codec: Choose the preferred codec for YouTube videos (H.264, AV1, or VP9).
- Audio Format: If downloading audio-only, select the desired format (MP3, OGG, or WAV).
- Connect the node to other nodes in your workflow to process the downloaded content or use the download URL.
Known Issues
- YouTube downloads may result in an empty file for both audio and video.
Resources
Version History
0.0.7 - added option to insert API Key in credentials
0.0.6 - Fixed installtion bugs
0.0.5 - Moved endpoint API url to Credentials
0.0.4 - Update the README.md
0.0.3 - Update compatibility with API updates
- Support for video and audio downloads
Support
For support or to report a bug, drop me a message on: ko-fi.com .
FAQs
This node allows the user to make an API call to Cobalt. https://github.com/wukko/cobalt
We found that n8n-nodes-cobalt demonstrated a not healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released a year ago. It has 0 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
Package last updated on 02 Jan 2025
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