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ErrorFlynn/ytdlp-interface

Windows graphical interface for yt-dlp, designed as a simple YouTube downloader

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ErrorFlynn/ytdlp-interface has 3k+ stars and 150+ forks on GitHub, is written in C++, and was last pushed on May 19, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

Summary Information

Updated 15 minutes ago
Type:ApplicationCategory(s):Media Servers, Players & DownloadersSelf-Hosted & Home
Added to GitGenius on September 21st, 2026
Created on December 7th, 2021
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 103 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 173
Total Stargazers: 3,359 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 27 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 5.7 days
Mean response time: 44.0 days
90th percentile: 156.8 days
Tracked items: 147

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About 17% of issues opened in the past year have never received a reply. 100% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. 85% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months, so the open count overstates what is actively being worked. Only 43% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 74% of everything that gets resolved.

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Open issues: 85
New in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 1
Avg open age: 349 days
Stale 30+ days: 83
Stale 90+ days: 79

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 1
Comments in 7 days: 1
Events in 7 days: 2

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Detailed Description

ytdlp-interface is a Windows graphical interface for yt-dlp that simplifies downloading videos from YouTube and other supported platforms.

The tool wraps the command-line yt-dlp downloader in a native Windows GUI, eliminating the need for users to interact with terminal commands. Rather than reimplementing download functionality, it delegates the actual downloading to yt-dlp while providing a user-friendly interface layer. This approach lets users specify video URLs and download options through graphical controls instead of command-line arguments.

The project suits Windows users who want to download videos without learning command-line syntax. It is most appropriate for straightforward downloading tasks where a simple interface is preferable to terminal interaction. The README does not compare this tool to alternative YouTube downloaders or GUI wrappers.

Development activity shows infrequent commits with gaps between updates. The codebase remains relatively small and focused on its core purpose. Pull requests are rarely opened or merged, indicating limited external contribution. Issue tracking shows minimal activity, with few open or closed issues relative to the project's age.