Seal is a video and audio downloader for Android that leverages yt-dlp to retrieve media from platforms supported by that tool.
The tool solves the problem of downloading video and audio content on mobile devices by wrapping yt-dlp in a native Android interface. It works by accepting URLs from supported platforms and using yt-dlp's backend to handle the actual download logic, while providing an Android-native user experience built with Jetpack Compose and Material Design.
Seal suits users who need reliable video and audio downloads on Android without relying on web-based downloaders or platform-specific apps. It works well for downloading individual videos, extracting audio from videos with embedded metadata and thumbnails, or batch-downloading entire playlists. The tool includes aria2c as an external downloader option and supports embedding subtitles into downloaded videos. Users comfortable with command-line tools can execute custom yt-dlp commands through templates. The project is distributed through F-Droid, making it accessible to users preferring open-source app stores.
The project maintains active engagement with its user base through multilingual documentation and interface translations. Development shows consistent responsiveness to issues and pull requests, with regular updates addressing both bug fixes and feature requests. The codebase demonstrates attention to code quality and architectural patterns appropriate to modern Android development practices.
