Downie

downie · v4.12.14,5249 • auto-updates

6.0

Downloads videos from different websites

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brew install --cask downie

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v4.12.14,5249

1d ago4.12.14,5247→4.12.14,5249

3d ago4.12.14,5243→4.12.14,5247

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28d ago4.12.11,5222→4.12.12,5228

1mo ago4.12.11,5221→4.12.11,5222

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Review

Mar 10, 2026

Downie is a macOS application designed for downloading videos from various websites. It supports multiple platforms, offers auto-updates, and is open-source under the MIT license, making it a useful tool for users who frequently download videos.

Downloads videos from different websites.

Maturity: The project is actively maintained with the last commit in October 2024.

Community: Community sentiment is mixed due to a negative incident involving file deletion, although there are positive mentions and an interview with the developer.