// Read docs & web pages
yt-dlp2026.08.19
A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
Open source Maintained For agents
IN ONE PARAGRAPH
yt-dlp is A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader.
Good for: Developers who want their agent (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor…) to read docs & web pages.
01How to start
- 1Read the official README for requirements and permissions.
- 2Install it as the official guide describes.
- 3Tell your agent the command exists (e.g. in AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md) so it knows when to call it.
02Alternatives & comparison
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Versions, why it is listed, for AI to read
Recent releases
- 2026.08.19 2026-08-19
- 2026.07.04 2026-07-04
- 2026.06.09 2026-06-09
- 2026.03.17 2026-03-17
- 2026.03.13 2026-03-13
For AI agents
- Interfaces:CLI
- Machine-readable record:/api/v1/software/yt-dlp.json · llms.txt
- Added 2026-10-10 · updated 2026-10-03