vdwn

vdwn v1.1.2

vdwn is a simple yet powerful interactive CLI wrapper that makes it easy to download videos and audio from YouTube and other supported sources. By wrapping powerful tools like yt-dlp and ffmpeg, it automates the installation of required dependencies and offers a smooth, user-friendly experience.

Features

• Download full videos or audio-only tracks from YouTube and other URLs
• Playlist support - Download entire playlists with ease
• Select video quality: 1440p, 1080p, 720p, or best available
• Automatic installation of dependencies (yt-dlp, ffmpeg) using pip for cross-platform compatibility
• Displays download progress with a clear progress bar
• Save output to a custom directory of your choice
• Improved performance by removing video details fetching to speed up downloads

Requirements

• Node.js v18 or later
• Python (required for yt-dlp installation and updates)
• Windows, macOS, or Linux

Installation

Install globally from your project directory:

npm install -g vdwn

Usage

Start the CLI with:

vdwn

Follow the prompts to:

• Enter a video, playlist, or other supported URL
• Choose whether to download as video or audio
• Select quality options
• Specify the output directory

Example

vdwn
# Enter URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
# Select: Audio-only
# Output: C:\Users\You\Downloads

Troubleshooting

If you encounter errors during dependency installation or downloads, ensure Python is installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.