mov-cli-youtube

_{A mov-cli v4 plugin for watching youtube.}

Warning

The yt-dlp scraper WILL NOT work with custom players and mobile players as it requires the audio to be streamed separately. pytube should be used instead on mobile and when using custom players.

Installation 🛠️

Here's how to install and add the plugin to mov-cli.

1. Install the package.

PIP

pip install mov-cli-youtube

PIPX

Note

If you're on Arch Linux, we now recommend you use pipx instead of your aur helper to install mov-cli and your plugins.

pipx inject mov-cli mov-cli-youtube

2. Then add the plugin to your mov-cli config.

mov-cli -e

[mov-cli.plugins]
youtube = "mov-cli-youtube"

Usage 🖱️

mov-cli -s youtube nyan cat

Scraper Options ⚙️

Audio Only 🔉

mov-cli -s youtube nyan cat -- --audio

Allow Shorts 🖼️

mov-cli -s youtube The otter begging is adorable -- --shorts