alexta69/metube — Self-hosted video downloader for YouTube and other sites (web UI for youtube-dl / yt-dlp)

Description and use

Alexta69’s **Metube** is a self‑hosted web application that provides a clean, user‑friendly interface for downloading videos from YouTube and many other platforms. It acts as a lightweight front‑end for the powerful command‑line tools **youtube‑dl** or **yt‑dlp**, allowing users to queue, convert, and retrieve media directly from a browser without exposing the underlying CLI. The project is focused on the frontend experience, making video downloading accessible to non‑technical users while keeping everything under the user’s own control.

Problem

alexta69/metube may be useful when its README and activity match a concrete workflow.

Outcome

Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.

Evidence

Self-hosted video downloader for YouTube and other sites (web UI for youtube-dl / yt-dlp)

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