youtube-dl-server
Deploy a web and REST interface to download videos directly to your server. Manage your download queue, configure formats, and automate tasks with the API.
youtube-dl-server provides a simple web interface and a REST API to download videos directly onto your server. Built to work with the popular yt-dlp and youtube-dl backends, it offers a convenient way to manage your video archiving from anywhere. Deployment is straightforward, with official Docker images available for a quick and isolated setup.
The tool is designed for both ease of use and powerful automation:
- Simple Web UI: Just paste a URL, select your desired format, and start the download. Monitor the progress of all your jobs from a single page.
- Comprehensive REST API: Automate your download workflow. The API allows you to queue new downloads, list and manage jobs, fetch metadata, and even delete downloaded files.
- Flexible Configuration: Tailor the application to your needs using a simple
config.ymlfile. You can define default options, output templates, and create named profiles for different download scenarios (e.g., 'audio-only podcast' or '4K video archive'). - Easy Deployment: Get up and running in minutes using the provided Docker CLI or Docker Compose examples.
- Convenient Bookmarklet: Use the provided bookmarklet to send the URL of the page you're currently viewing directly to the download queue.
Directory Structure
youtube-dl-server
downloads
.env
docker-compose.yml
docker-compose.yml
services:
youtube-dl-server:
image: nbr23/youtube-dl-server:latest
container_name: youtube-dl-server
ports:
- "8080:8080"
environment:
- YOUTUBE_DL_UPDATE=true
- YDL_FORMAT=bestvideo+bestaudio/best
volumes:
- ./downloads:/youtube-dl
restart: unless-stopped.env
# No sensitive environment variables are required for the basic setup of youtube-dl-server.Categories:
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