# you-get — Command-Line Video and Media Downloader

> Download videos, audio, and images from 80+ websites including YouTube and Bilibili using a simple Python CLI with no login required.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# you-get — Command-Line Video and Media Downloader

## Quick Use
```bash
pip install you-get
you-get https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
```

## Introduction
you-get is a command-line utility for downloading media content from the web. It supports 80+ sites out of the box and requires no account or API key. Written in Python, it handles videos, audio tracks, and images with a single command.

## What you-get Does
- Downloads videos from YouTube, Bilibili, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and 80+ other sites
- Extracts audio or image content when video is not available
- Streams online videos directly to a local media player like mpv or VLC
- Resumes interrupted downloads automatically
- Supports proxy configurations for region-restricted content

## Architecture Overview
you-get is a pure Python application that parses web pages to extract media URLs. It resolves video metadata, selects the best available quality, and downloads content using chunked HTTP transfers. Site-specific extractors are modular, making it straightforward to add support for new platforms.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Install via pip: `pip install you-get` or `pipx install you-get`
- Requires Python 3.7 or later and FFmpeg for merging streams
- Set HTTP/SOCKS proxy with `--http-proxy` or `--socks-proxy` flags
- Choose output directory with `-o` and filename with `-O`
- Use `-p` to pipe playback directly to mpv or another player

## Key Features
- Zero-configuration downloads from 80+ video and media sites
- Automatic quality selection with manual override via `--format`
- Built-in stream-to-player mode for instant playback without saving
- JSON output mode (`--json`) for scripting and automation
- Playlist and channel batch downloads with a single URL

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **yt-dlp** — more actively maintained with broader site coverage; you-get offers a simpler interface for common use cases
- **gallery-dl** — focuses on image galleries and artwork sites; you-get covers video sites more broadly
- **annie (lux)** — Go-based alternative with similar goals; you-get has a longer track record and larger community
- **streamlink** — specializes in live stream extraction; you-get targets on-demand video downloads

## FAQ
**Q: Does you-get work with YouTube?**
A: Yes. It can download individual videos, playlists, and channels from YouTube in various quality levels.

**Q: How do I select video quality?**
A: Run `you-get --info URL` to list available formats, then use `--format=FORMAT` or `--itag=ITAG` to pick one.

**Q: Can I use you-get behind a proxy?**
A: Yes. Pass `--http-proxy HOST:PORT` or `--socks-proxy HOST:PORT` on the command line.

**Q: Is FFmpeg required?**
A: FFmpeg is needed for merging separate audio and video streams. Install it via your system package manager.

## Sources
- https://github.com/soimort/you-get
- https://you-get.org/

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