Youtarr: Self-hosted YouTube downloader that automatically downloads videos from your favorite channels or specific URLs
Youtarr is a self-hosted YouTube downloader that offers ad-free viewing, offline access, and content archiving. It features smart downloads, custom quality settings, and optional Plex integration for seamless media library updates.
From Github: Youtarr is a self-hosted YouTube downloader that automatically downloads videos from your favorite channels or specific URLs. With optional Plex integration, it can refresh your media library for a seamless, ad-free viewing experience. 🤔 Why Youtarr? No Ads or Tracking: Watch YouTube content without interruptions Offline Viewing: Access your videos anytime, even without internet Archive Content: Preserve videos before they're deleted or made private Family-Friendly Option: Create a curated, safe YouTube experience for kids Works Standalone: Full functionality without requiring any media server Plex-Ready: Seamlessly integrates with Plex if desired, but never requires it --- I came across this project (only 261 stars on github currently!) and I've been playing with it this afternoon. I haven't been fond of other youtube "arrs" for one reason or another, but this one is checking the boxes specific to what I want in an addition to my arr stack. With a little one on the way, one of my goals has been to build out custom curated things that will be allowed for viewing. I also have young nieces and nephews that aren't restricted from screentime. Being able to playback media on a dedicated Jellyfin profile allows me to pick and choose what is viewable at my home when they're over (plus, bandwidth savings by not watching the same video over and over again). Still tweaking dials and nobs on this one, but it seems well built based on my first sitdown and configuration of it. Take a look!
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