You-Get

Mac

Lightweight command-line media downloader

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Overview

You-Get is a free, open-source command-line tool for downloading media from YouTube, Vimeo, and dozens of other platforms. Designed for Mac users who prefer terminal workflows, it supports video, audio, and image downloads with quality selection, batch processing, and minimal setup. No bloated GUIs—just fast, customizable media retrieval for those who value control and efficiency.

Key Features

  • Command-line media downloading
  • Quality selection & batch processing
  • Support for 100+ platforms

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Tool Info

Pricing Free
Category Download Management Tools
Platform Mac

Pros

  • ⊕ Free and open-source
  • ⊕ Lightweight with no GUI bloat
  • ⊕ Wide platform support

Cons

  • ⊖ Requires command-line knowledge
  • ⊖ No graphical user interface

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