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database64128/youtube-dl-wpf

WPF GUI for youtube-dl and yt-dlp.

C# ◇ c-sharp GPL-3.0
★1.4KSTARS
⑂114FORKS
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🏆#4,192GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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youtube-dl-wpf gained 36 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.4K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 237 stars a year. It ranks #226 among C# repositories and #4,192 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

youtube-dl-wpf is an open-source project written in C#: WPF GUI for youtube-dl and yt-dlp.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in c-sharp, dotnet, downloader. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/database64128/youtube-dl-wpf.git
cd youtube-dl-wpf

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

youtube-dl-wpf coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# 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.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Modern Web Interfaces

Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.

Enterprise Design Systems

Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.

Interactive Data Dashboards

Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.

Cross-Platform Web Apps

Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install youtube-dl-wpf using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/database64128/youtube-dl-wpf.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for youtube-dl-wpf.

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Import youtube-dl-wpf into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `youtube-dl-wpf --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,424 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-3.0 license.
Built in C# for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C# and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

database64128/youtube-dl-wpf is currently ranked #4,192 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does youtube-dl-wpf do? +

WPF GUI for youtube-dl and yt-dlp.

What language is youtube-dl-wpf written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: c-sharp, dotnet, downloader, gui, gui-wrapper.

Is youtube-dl-wpf actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 3, 2026 with 12 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does youtube-dl-wpf have? +

youtube-dl-wpf has 1,424 stars and 114 forks on GitHub.

How does youtube-dl-wpf rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,424 stars, database64128/youtube-dl-wpf is ranked #4,192 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #226 among C# projects.

What license is youtube-dl-wpf distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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