YNOT

YNOT is an application for downloading videos from YouTube. It supports HD and 4K formats and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The program uses yt-dlp for downloads.

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• Multiple Downloads. Allows downloading several videos simultaneously. Manages download queues with different qualities. Controls the individual progress of each file.
• Format Selection. Offers video and audio format options. Includes predefined settings for specific devices. Displays available codecs for each resolution.
• Audio Extraction. Converts videos to MP3 audio files. Configures the bitrate quality for conversion. Preserves the metadata of the original video.
• Scheduled Downloads. Sets specific times for downloads. Schedules recurring tasks automatically. Runs in the system background.
• Playlist Management. Imports complete playlists from YouTube. Downloads video series in sequential order. Filters content by duration or date.
• Proxy System. Configures proxy servers for connections. Supports HTTP and SOCKS protocols. Rotates between multiple proxies automatically.
• Integrity Verification. Checks the completeness of downloaded files. Validates MD5 checksums of files. Resumes interrupted downloads.
• Command Line Interface. Executes downloads via terminal commands. Scriptable for advanced automation. Supports custom configuration profiles.
• Automatic Updates. Detects new versions of the program. Downloads and installs updates silently. Maintains compatibility with YouTube.
• Logging System. Records technical details of downloads. Generates specific error reports. Stores complete activity history.
• Network Configuration. Adjusts download speed limits. Configures connection timeouts. Manages custom SSL certificates.
• Advanced Metadata. Extracts and edits video information. Embeds thumbnails in audio files. Customizes filenames with variables.

The development of YNOT began in 2022. James See created the project using Python. The application employs libraries such as yt-dlp, Tkinter, and FFmpeg. The source code is hosted on GitHub under the WTFPL license.

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