yt-dlp downloader Win/Linux

Download media using yt-dlp

The yt-dlp downloader Win/Linux Chrome extension enables users to download media from various websites directly through a convenient right-click context menu. Powered by the yt-dlp engine via native communication, this extension offers a smooth experience with a sleek popup status display built using Svelte and Vite frameworks.

Compatible with both Windows and Linux systems, it simplifies media downloads across multiple sites. For detailed installation instructions, users can visit the official GitHub repository. This extension combines powerful media extraction with an elegant user interface to streamline downloading tasks.

Manifest V2 Add-on Productivity Utilities
By:
iron4umx
Daily users:
145 1
Rating:
4.00
(4)
1 new ratings
Version:
0.1.3 Last updated: 2023-10-15
Version code:
5637417
Creation date:
2023-10-01
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Size:
47.00KB
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
14 hours ago

User reviews

It works, but there's room for improvement. The red badges remain even after downloading. To download, you need to right-click and select 'Download with yt-dlp' from the menu, as clicking the icon results in a "file not found" error. To adjust parameters, you have to modify line 44 of the installed "yt_dlp_firefox" Python file. The save directory can be changed by editing line 34. My settings: Line 34: DOWNLOADS = Path("M:\\New Shows") Line 44: ["yt-dlp.exe", "--print-json", "--recode-video", "mp4", "--postprocessor-args", "FFmpegVideoRecode:-c:v h264", "--", url], # Use yt-dlp.exe on Windows
by ma*****, 2025-06-14

by Ch*****, 2025-05-29

You have to be an IT pro to be able to make it work In the official guides that you can find, it is difficult to understand the consistency or logic Just an example from the guide "After installing the extension, clone this repository" - which "repository"? Possibly a "windows_helper_installer folder" - but where is it - on my entire C drive I can't find one Mayby you also have to install a "windows_helper" program - but from where - There is no zip file. And there i no better other explanation no matter how much you clicken through technical writings - Save yourself the time to spend on it AND to the developer - Maybe your program is good, but if you can't make a bulletproof guide to how it works and how it should be installed, for a user who is not in the "context", then it fails
by Fi*****, 2024-11-28
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Extension safety

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yt-dlp downloader Win/Linux requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
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Risk likelihood
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yt-dlp downloader Win/Linux has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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