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yoda · v1.0.1 • deprecated
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5.0
App to browse and download YouTube videos
brew install --cask yoda -
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Yoda is a macOS app for browsing and downloading YouTube videos, offering a native experience for video enthusiasts. Despite its niche appeal, the app's development has stagnated, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
Enables users to browse YouTube videos and download them directly to their Mac.
Maturity: The project appears stagnant with no updates since 2016 and limited recent community engagement.
Community: Little direct discussion about the app's functionality in relevant communities; most mentions pertain to Yoda-related topics unrelated to the app.
Pros
- + Provides a native macOS experience for YouTube video downloads
- + Open-source with a MIT license, allowing for customization
- + Lightweight compared to other video downloaders
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, potentially leading to compatibility issues
- - Low community activity and outdated development
Community Mentions
reddit
Jun 2025 Yoda telling kids not to do drug
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hackernews
Aug 2020 The Yoda of Silicon Valley (2018)
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown