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yt-dlp
PopularFormula Media v2026.8.19
Feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
When to use
Feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader. Use yt-dlp when you want a widely used media command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 674.7K installs over the last year.
About
Install yt-dlp on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install yt-dlp`. yt-dlp is a Media command-line package with version 2026.8.19. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
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brew install yt-dlp
Dependencies
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for yt-dlp.
30 Days
28.7K total installs
958 installs / day avg
90 Days
136.3K total installs
1.5K installs / day avg
1 Year
674.7K total installs
1.8K installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install yt-dlp with Homebrew?
Run brew install yt-dlp in Terminal to install yt-dlp as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is yt-dlp?
yt-dlp is a Media Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 2026.8.19.
What should I review before installing yt-dlp?
Review the runtime dependencies (certifi, cffi, deno, pycparser, python@3.14) and build dependencies (none listed) along with any caveats before installing.