yt-dlp
A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
Why it is included
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Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (media downloader).
Strengths
- ~154,671 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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