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https://github.com/alexlamper/youtubedownloader

A simple tool to easily download YouTube videos, allowing users to save their favorite content for offline viewing. It offers a fast and straightforward way to download videos made with Python.
https://github.com/alexlamper/youtubedownloader

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A simple tool to easily download YouTube videos, allowing users to save their favorite content for offline viewing. It offers a fast and straightforward way to download videos made with Python.

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# YouTube Video Downloader

A simple tool to easily download YouTube videos, allowing users to save their favorite content for offline viewing. It offers a fast and straightforward interface to download videos in various formats and resolutions.

## Features

- **Download videos**: Allows users to download videos from YouTube.
- **Fast downloads**: Optimized for quick downloading.

## Installation

### Prerequisites

Ensure you have **Python** and **pip** installed on your system.

### Steps to Install

1. Clone the repository:

`git clone https://github.com/your-username/youtube-video-downloader.git`

2. Navigate to the project directory:

`cd youtube-video-downloader`

3. Install dependencies:

`pip install -r requirements.txt`

## Usage

1. Run the application:

`python app.py`

2. Enter the YouTube video URL when prompted.
3. Choose the desired format and resolution for the download.
4. The video will be saved to your local directory.

## Development

To contribute to the project:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature-name`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add new feature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature-name`).
5. Open a pull request.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Acknowledgments

- **youtube-dl**: Library used to handle video downloads.
- Inspiration from various YouTube downloader tools available online.