YouKuDownLoader

A video downloader focused on China mainland video sites.

• Origin website: https://github.com/zhangn1985/ykdl
• Later migrated to: https://github.com/SeaHOH/ykdl
• Now migrated to: https://github.com/LifeActor/ykdl

This project is a fork of you-get with the following changes:

• Structured source code.
• Focus on China mainland video sites.
• Dropped supports of Python 3.4 and below (see #487).

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Simple Installation Guide

There are some useful software package managers:

• macOS/Linux: Homebrew
• Debian/Linux: APT
• Windows: Chocolatey

Step:

0. Dependencies

• FFmpeg, for merging media files.
• mpv, default media player (optimal compatibility).

1. Install Python 3

Download from: https://www.python.org/downloads/

2. Install pip and setuptools (make sure they are updated)

python3 -m ensurepip
python3 -m pip install pip --upgrade
python3 -m pip install setuptools --upgrade

3. Install ykdl from PyPI or GitHub

pip3 install ykdl --upgrade

or:

pip3 install https://github.com/SeaHOH/ykdl/archive/master.zip --force-reinstall --no-deps
pip3 install https://github.com/SeaHOH/ykdl/archive/master.zip --upgrade

4. Make sure required folders are in your PATH

• Windows: Folders of ffmpeg.exe, mpv.exe, python.exe, and "<PYTHONHOME>\Scripts"

• Others: ~/.local/bin or /usr/local/bin

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Site Status

Please check wiki page: https://github.com/SeaHOH/ykdl/wiki/sites-status

Bugs report, features request, and pull requests are welcome.

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Project Ownership Transition

I am pleased to announce that I have taken over the ownership of the YouKuDownLoader project from @SeaHOH today. This transition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the project, and I am committed to ensuring its continued development and success.

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Future Plans

• Enhanced Features: Introduce new features to improve user experience and expand downloader capabilities.
• Regular Updates: Ensure compatibility with the latest video sites and technologies.
• Community Engagement: Actively gather feedback and suggestions from the community.
• Bug Fixes: Address existing bugs for smoother performance.

Your support and contributions are invaluable. Together, we can make YouKuDownLoader even more powerful.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Note: For any inquiries or suggestions, please feel free to open an issue or reach out directly.

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