August 5th, 2024

Show HN: An app for downloading YouTube videos, transcripts, and thumbnails

ytdatakit is a versatile application for downloading YouTube videos, transcripts, thumbnails, and channel data, executable via Python or Docker, designed for efficient multimedia data retrieval.

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Show HN: An app for downloading YouTube videos, transcripts, and thumbnails

The GitHub repository ytdatakit is a versatile application that allows users to download YouTube videos, transcripts, thumbnails, and channel data efficiently. It can be executed locally using either Python or Docker. To run the application with Python, users need to install the necessary packages specified in the `requirements.txt` file and execute the command `python streamlit run ytdatakit/app.py`. Alternatively, for those who prefer Docker, the app can be launched using the command `docker compose up`. The repository provides a straightforward interface for accessing various YouTube content, making it a useful tool for users looking to gather multimedia data from the platform.

- ytdatakit allows downloading of YouTube videos, transcripts, thumbnails, and channel data.

- The application can be run locally using Python or Docker.

- Users must install required packages for Python execution.

- The app is designed for ease of use and efficient data retrieval from YouTube.

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