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Snatch

A powerful terminal-based Python downloader for YouTube, Twitter, TikTok & more with high-quality video/audio extraction capabilities

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README

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What's New in v2.0.0

Package Restructuring

  • Renamed package: modules/snatch/ with proper Python packaging
  • Modern packaging: Added pyproject.toml with optional dependency groups ([audio], [p2p], [video])
  • Console entry point: snatch command available globally after pip install
  • Consolidated config: Merged 4 config modules into 2 clean ones
  • Fixed Theme imports: Moved Theme/ into snatch/theme/ sub-package with corrected imports
  • Unified version: Single source of truth for version 2.0.0 in constants.py
  • Cleaned CI/CD: Fully updated GitHub Actions pipeline for new package structure
  • Test infrastructure: pytest-based test suite with fixtures for config, cache, CLI

Installation

# Basic install
pip install -e .

# With all optional features
pip install -e ".[all]"

# Audio processing features only
pip install -e ".[audio]"

# Development
pip install -e ".[dev,all]"

Features

🎯 Major Features & Enhancements

🎵 Comprehensive Audio Enhancement System

  • AI-Powered Audio Enhancement: Advanced noise reduction, frequency extension, and stereo widening
  • Professional Audio Presets: 5 curated presets (podcast, music, speech, broadcast, restoration)
  • Sample Rate Upscaling: Intelligent upsampling to higher quality audio
  • Dynamic Range Processing: Professional loudness normalization and compression
  • Audio Quality Analysis: Automatic preset recommendations based on content analysis
  • CLI Integration: Complete command-line interface for audio enhancement

🔧 Fixed Resolution Selection Bug

  • RESOLVED: Resolution flags (--resolution, -r) now work correctly
  • IMPACT: When requesting 2160p/4K, system now properly selects the highest available quality
  • IMPROVEMENT: Enhanced format string generation with proper fallback chains

🚀 AI-Powered Video Upscaling

  • NEW: Real-ESRGAN integration for AI-enhanced video quality
  • METHODS: Support for both AI (Real-ESRGAN) and traditional (Lanczos, Bicubic) upscaling
  • FLEXIBLE: 2x and 4x upscaling factors with quality preservation options
  • EFFICIENT: Optimized processing pipeline with progress tracking

🎮 Interactive Mode Enhancements

  • Enhanced UI: Modern Textual-based interface with rich components
  • Audio Processing: Built-in audio conversion and enhancement tools
  • File Management: Advanced file organization and management features
  • Real-time Processing: Background audio/video processing with progress tracking

📚 Comprehensive Documentation

Quick Examples:

# Fixed resolution selection (now works correctly)
snatch download "URL" --resolution 2160  # Actually gets 4K!

# AI video upscaling
snatch download "URL" --upscale --upscale-method realesrgan --upscale-factor 2

# Audio enhancement with presets
snatch audio enhance myfile.mp3 --preset music
snatch audio enhance podcast.wav --preset podcast --output enhanced_podcast.wav

# Audio quality analysis and recommendations
snatch audio analyze myfile.wav
snatch audio presets --detailed

# Batch audio processing
snatch audio batch "*.mp3" --preset restoration

# Combine resolution + upscaling for optimal results
snatch download "URL" --resolution 720 --upscale --upscale-factor 4 --replace-original

🎯 Major Architectural Overhaul

Complete Package Refactoring & Modularization

  • Modular Architecture: Well-structured snatch/ package:
    • cli.py - Command-line interface and argument parsing (Typer)
    • manager.py - Core download management and orchestration (yt-dlp)
    • config.py - Configuration loading, validation, and management
    • config_manager.py - Advanced configuration editing, profiles, backup/restore
    • audio_processor.py - Advanced audio enhancement and processing
    • ffmpeg_helper.py - Video upscaling and FFmpeg processing
    • p2p.py - Peer-to-peer networking and file sharing
    • cache.py - Intelligent caching and metadata storage
    • session.py - Download session management and resume
    • progress.py - Enhanced progress tracking and display
    • common_utils.py - Shared utilities and helper functions
    • logging_config.py - Comprehensive logging configuration
    • constants.py - Application constants, version, and defaults
    • metadata.py - Media information extraction and processing
    • theme/ - Modern TUI interfaces (Textual, Rich)

Enhanced Plugin System

  • Hook-Based Architecture: Comprehensive plugin system with multiple hook points
  • Plugin Interfaces: Support for DownloadHooks, ProcessingPlugin, and UIPlugin
  • Dynamic Loading: Automatic plugin discovery and registration
  • Event System: Pre/post download hooks, format processing, and UI customization

Advanced Audio Processing

  • AI-Enhanced Audio: Intelligent audio enhancement using machine learning algorithms
  • Multi-Format Support: Opus, MP3, FLAC, WAV, and M4A with quality optimization
  • Audio Normalization: Automatic loudness normalization and dynamic range processing
  • Surround Sound: Support for stereo and 7.1 surround sound configurations

Peer-to-Peer Networking

  • P2P File Sharing: Share downloaded content directly with other users
  • Share Code System: Generate unique codes for easy file sharing
  • Network Discovery: Automatic peer discovery and connection management
  • Distributed Caching: Leverage peer network for faster downloads

🚀 Performance & User Experience Improvements

Smart Performance Optimization

  • Adaptive Resource Management: Dynamic chunk sizes based on system resources
  • Network Speed Testing: Automatic optimization based on connection speed
  • Smart Format Selection: Intelligent format selection without testing all possibilities
  • Concurrent Processing: Enhanced multi-threaded download and processing

Enhanced User Interface

  • Cyberpunk Theme: Futuristic, neon-styled interface with animations
  • Interactive Progress: Real-time progress bars with detailed statistics
  • Spinner Animations: Enhanced visual feedback during operations
  • Rich Console Output: Color-coded messages and status indicators

Improved Error Handling & Recovery

  • Intelligent Retry Logic: Exponential backoff with smart failure recovery
  • Detailed Error Messages: Actionable error descriptions with solutions
  • Advanced Logging: Comprehensive logging with configurable verbosity levels
  • Graceful Degradation: Fallback mechanisms for various failure scenarios

📚 Comprehensive Documentation Suite

We've created an extensive documentation ecosystem to support developers and users:

📖 Technical Documentation

  • Complete system architecture overview with visual diagrams
  • Component interaction flows and data flow analysis
  • Dependency relationships and module hierarchies
  • Comprehensive file structure documentation

🔧 Module Documentation

  • In-depth analysis of all core modules
  • Function signatures, parameters, and return values
  • Usage examples and best practices
  • Module interaction patterns

🔌 Plugin Development Guide

  • Complete plugin architecture documentation
  • Hook system explanation with practical examples
  • Plugin registration and lifecycle management
  • Sample plugin implementations

📋 API Reference

  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • Method signatures with detailed parameters
  • Error handling and return codes
  • Usage examples for all major functions

🚀 Deployment Guide

  • Development environment setup
  • Production deployment strategies
  • Docker containerization
  • Platform-specific installation guides
  • Security considerations and best practices

Performance Optimization Guide

  • System resource optimization strategies
  • Network performance tuning
  • Memory and CPU optimization techniques
  • Caching strategies and storage optimization
  • Platform-specific performance tips

**🔍 [Troubleshooting Guide](./TROUBLESHOOTING_GUIDE.

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GitHub Stars8
CategoryContent
Updated28d ago
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Languages

Python

Security Score

90/100

Audited on Mar 6, 2026

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