youtube-dl 2021.12.17 Command Line Video Downloader

youtube-dl is a lightweight command-line program designed to download videos from YouTube.com and several other video platforms. It is an ideal tool for users who prefer terminal-based solutions or need to integrate video downloading into automated scripts. The software is not platform-specific, meaning it operates seamlessly on Unix-based systems, Windows, and macOS. It is released under the public domain, allowing users to modify, redistribute, or use the tool in any manner they see fit.

Key features:

• Downloads videos from YouTube.com and a few other supported sites.
• Operates as a command-line program for efficient batch processing.
• Requires the Python interpreter, supporting versions 2.6, 2.7, or 3.2 and later.
• Not platform specific, ensuring compatibility with Unix, Windows, and macOS environments.
• Released to the public domain, permitting unrestricted modification and redistribution.
• Lightweight utility focused on core video retrieval functionality.
• Version 2021.12.17 represents a specific release in the software's update history.

What's new in version 2021.12.17:

• Release of version 2021.12.17.