YouTube Video Downloader

Description

A versatile desktop application for downloading YouTube videos, extracting audio, and retrieving video transcripts. This Electron-based tool provides a comprehensive solution for content creators, researchers, and media enthusiasts.

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Features

• Download full MP4 YouTube videos in multiple resolutions
• Extract mp3 audio from YouTube videos
• Copy video transcripts to clipboard
• Light and dark themes
• A reset button to clear all downloaded content
• Cross-platform desktop application
• Simple, intuitive user interface

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or later)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Run npm install to install dependencies

Execution

There are two ways to run the application:

Option 1: Using the Start Script

• If you encounter permission issues, first make the script executable:

  chmod +x start.sh
  

• Then double-click start.sh (for macOS/Linux)
• Or run ./start.sh in the terminal

Option 2: Using npm

• Development mode: npm run dev
• Production mode: npm start

Usage

1. Enter a YouTube video URL
2. Choose from available options:
   • Download full video
   • Extract audio only
   • Copy video transcript

Architecture

The application is built using Electron and follows a two-process architecture:

Main Process (main.js)

• Handles core application logic
• Creates and manages application windows
• Manages system-level interactions
• Coordinates video, audio, and transcript downloads

Renderer Process (renderer.js)

• Manages user interface
• Handles user interactions
• Communicates download and transcript requests to main process

Dependencies

• Electron
• youtube-transcript (for retrieving video transcripts)
• yt-dlp-exec (for video and audio downloads)
• ytdl-core
• fluent-ffmpeg (for audio extraction)

Technologies

• JavaScript
• Electron
• HTML
• CSS

License

ISC License