https://github.com/devilmae/youtube-video-downloader
A Python-based YouTube Video Downloader using the pytube library. Download videos in the highest resolution quickly and easily. Perfect for automating YouTube downloads with minimal effort. Lightweight, open-source, and beginner-friendly. Ideal for Python developers and video enthusiasts.
https://github.com/devilmae/youtube-video-downloader
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A Python-based YouTube Video Downloader using the pytube library. Download videos in the highest resolution quickly and easily. Perfect for automating YouTube downloads with minimal effort. Lightweight, open-source, and beginner-friendly. Ideal for Python developers and video enthusiasts.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/devilmae/youtube-video-downloader
- Owner: devilmae
- Created: 2024-12-14T14:25:15.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-28T23:11:53.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-29T00:22:15.544Z (4 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 6.84 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# YouTube Video Downloader
This Python script allows you to download YouTube videos in the highest available resolution using the `pytube` library.
## Requirements
- **Python 3.7 or higher**: Make sure Python is installed on your system. Download it from [python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
- **pytube library**: Install it via pip (instructions below).
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## How to Run
Follow these steps to run the script:
### 1. Clone the Repository
First, clone this repository to your local machine using Git:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/devilmae/YouTube-Video-Downloader.git
```
### 3. Install Dependencies
Make sure the pytube library is installed. You can install it using pip:
```bash
pip install yt_dlp
```
If you already have it installed, make sure it's up to date:
```bash
pip install --upgrade pytube
```
### 4. Run the Script
Run the script with Python:
```bash
python youtube_downloader.py
```
### 5. Input the YouTube URL
When the script prompts you, paste the URL of the YouTube video you want to download:
Enter your YouTube video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
The script will download the video in the highest available resolution and save it in the current directory.