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Open Video Downloader
open-video-downloader · v3.2.0 • auto-updates
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Cross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v3.2.09d ago3.1.3→3.2.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Open Video Downloader is a modern, cross-platform video downloader built with Rust, Tauri, Vue, and TypeScript. It provides a user-friendly GUI for downloading videos from YouTube and other platforms, ideal for media enthusiasts and content creators.
Enables users to download videos from various platforms using youtube-dl through a graphical interface.
Maturity: The project is active with regular updates, but some open issues and past bugs suggest occasional instability.
Community: Limited recent discussion on Hacker News, with older mentions and low engagement. No Reddit activity found.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support with a modern, intuitive UI
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Open-source and community-driven
Cons
- - Occasional reliability issues reported by users
- - Can be resource-intensive due to Electron-based architecture
Community Mentions
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