A simple utility that downloads YouTube videos given a video URL. It demonstrates using libraries like pytube (or similar) to fetch video streams and save them locally.
- The script takes a YouTube video URL as input, fetches available streams (resolutions/formats), and allows the user to select a stream to download.
- Video files are saved to the local filesystem with a suitable filename.
Main script: (check folder for the downloader script; common names: youtube-downloader.py, YouTube downloader.py)
- Python 3.x
pytube(install:pip install pytube) orpytube3depending on the implementation
- Install dependencies:
pip install pytube - Run the downloader script and paste the YouTube URL when prompted, or pass it as an argument depending on the script's interface.
A practical example of using third-party libraries to interact with web services and handle media files. Be mindful of YouTube's terms of service when downloading content and use the tool responsibly.