yt-dlp

yt-dlp is a feature-rich, open-source command-line tool: it downloads audio and video from thousands of supported websites.

yt-dlp is the definitive command-line audio/video downloader, a highly active fork of the original `youtube-dl` project (based on the defunct `youtube-dlc`). This Python-based utility supports thousands of sites, including YouTube, and delivers superior performance via multi-threaded downloads and robust format selection. Key features include advanced post-processing, SponsorBlock integration, and comprehensive metadata/subtitle embedding: it provides granular control over media acquisition on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The project's active development ensures rapid adaptation to site changes, making it the reliable standard for media archiving and offline access.

https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp