ArchiveBox/abx-dl
โฌ๏ธ A simple all-in-one CLI tool to download EVERYTHING from a URL (like youtube-dl/yt-dlp, forum-dl, gallery-dl, simpler ArchiveBox). ๐ญ Uses headless Chrome to get HTML, JS, CSS, images/video/audio/subtitles, PDFs, screenshots, article text, git repos, and more...
Star History
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+10
STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS
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#670
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
abx-dl gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 144. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 72 stars a year. It ranks #670 among Python repositories and #5,914 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2219
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
abx-dl has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2219. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
๐ก Overview
abx-dl is an open-source project written in Python: โฌ๏ธ A simple all-in-one CLI tool to download EVERYTHING from a URL (like youtube-dl/yt-dlp, forum-dl, gallery-dl, simpler ArchiveBox). ๐ญ Uses headless Chrome to get HTML, JS, CSS, images/video/audio/subtitles, PDFs, screenshots, article text, git repos, and more...
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in ai-scraping, archivebox, chrome. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
โก Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
๐ฅ Installation
$ pip install abx-dlโ System Requirements
Platforms
- โข macOS
- โข Linux
- โข Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
๐ง How It Works
abx-dl coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
๐ฏ Production Use Cases
Autonomous AI Agents
Orchestrate intelligent workflows and tool-calling routines with abx-dl.
Model Inference & Prompting
Integrate fast, local or cloud-hosted generative AI models directly into production code.
Context Memory & RAG
Augment language models with dynamic vector retrieval and structured project memory.
Developer Productivity
Automate repetitive engineering tasks, code generation, and test creation using AI agents.
๐ Getting Started
Install abx-dl using your package manager: `pip install abx-dl`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for abx-dl.
Import abx-dl into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `abx-dl --help` to verify successful setup.
๐ Strengths
โ ๏ธ Considerations
โ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
๐ฅ Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
๐ Nearby in the Rankings
ArchiveBox/abx-dl is currently ranked #5,914 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does abx-dl do? +
โฌ๏ธ A simple all-in-one CLI tool to download EVERYTHING from a URL (like youtube-dl/yt-dlp, forum-dl, gallery-dl, simpler ArchiveBox). ๐ญ Uses headless Chrome to get HTML, JS, CSS, images/video/audio/subtitles, PDFs, screenshots, article text, git repos, and more...
What language is abx-dl written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: ai-scraping, archivebox, chrome, cli, cli-tool.
Is abx-dl actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 3 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does abx-dl have? +
abx-dl has 144 stars and 9 forks on GitHub.
How does abx-dl rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 144 stars, ArchiveBox/abx-dl is ranked #5,914 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #670 among Python projects.
What license is abx-dl distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
