Downie

downie · v4.12.4,5169 • auto-updates

6.0

Downloads videos from different websites

Media & Design macOS 11+ Homepage →

brew install --cask downie

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Install trend

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

v4.12.4,5169

6d ago4.12.3,5163→4.12.4,5169

21d ago4.12.2,5155→4.12.3,5163

27d ago4.12.1,5146→4.12.2,5155

1mo ago4.12,5142→4.12.1,5146

1mo ago4.12,5138→4.12,5142

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.