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https://github.com/complexorganizations/youtube-download-script

❤️ Simple shell script for downloading YouTube videos in the best available format for offline viewing.
https://github.com/complexorganizations/youtube-download-script

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❤️ Simple shell script for downloading YouTube videos in the best available format for offline viewing.

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# YouTube Downloader Automated Script

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This shell script automates the process of downloading YouTube videos and optionally extracting audio using a single command-line interface.

## Features

- Downloads YouTube videos directly from URLs.

## Installation

To use this YouTube downloader script, follow these steps:

Clone the repository or download the shell script directly using `curl`:

```bash
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/complexorganizations/youtube-download-script/main/yt-dlp-auto.sh -o yt-dlp-auto.sh
```

Alternatively, you can download it manually from [this link](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/complexorganizations/youtube-download-script/main/yt-dlp-auto.sh).

Make the script executable:

```bash
chmod +x yt-dlp-auto.sh
```

## Usage

Run the script with the following command:

```bash
sudo bash yt-dlp-auto.sh
```

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

## Video Player
[VLC](https://www.videolan.org/)

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](https://github.com/complexorganizations/youtube-download-script/blob/main/license.md) file for details.