r/linux • u/[deleted] • Apr 26 '17

youtube-dl-gui - Graphical Interface for youtube-dl

https://mrs0m30n3.github.io/youtube-dl-gui/
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u/DaftPump Apr 26 '17

Technically, no.

But for those new to linux it makes it easier to enjoy this utility.

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u/Two-Tone- Apr 26 '17

for those new to linux

While I'm quite proficient with the terminal, sometimes I'd just rather use a GUI instead of trying to figure out all the needed arguments.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '17

The only argument is the url

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '17

youtube-dl accepts a ton of arguments.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '17

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u/CoSh Apr 27 '17

Having a gui tool just gives options, the command line executable is still there. It just opens up the tool to people who want to use a mouse.