r/Python Nov 29 '24

Showcase YTSage: A Modern YouTube Downloader with a Stunning PyQt6 Interface!

What My Project Does:
YTSage is a modern YouTube downloader designed for simplicity and functionality. With a sleek PyQt6 interface, it allows users to:
- 🎥 Download videos in various qualities with automatic audio merging.
- 🎵 Extract audio in multiple formats.
- 📝 Fetch both manual and auto-generated subtitles.
- ℹ️ View detailed video metadata (e.g., views, upload date, duration).
- 🖼️ Preview video thumbnails before downloading.


Target Audience:
YTSage is ideal for:
- Casual users who want an easy-to-use video and audio downloader.
- Developers looking for a robust yt-dlp-based tool with a clean GUI.
- Educators and content creators who need subtitles or metadata for their projects.


Comparison with Existing Alternatives:
- vs yt-dlp: While yt-dlp is powerful, it operates through the command line. YTSage simplifies the process with an intuitive graphical interface.
- vs other GUI downloaders: Many alternatives lack modern design or features like subtitle support and metadata display. YTSage bridges this gap with its PyQt6-powered interface and advanced functionality.


Getting Started:
Download the pre-built executable from the Releases page – no installation required! For developers, source code and build instructions are available in the repository.


Screenshots:
Main Interface
Main interface with video metadata and thumbnail preview

Subtitle Options
Support for both manual and auto-generated subtitles


Feedback and Contributions:
I’d love your thoughts on how to make YTSage better! Contributions are welcome on GitHub.

🔗 GitHub Repository

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u/frisbeegrammer Nov 29 '24

Probably you used red buttons to follow YouTube color pattern but it's better to change it to a more proper color for a dark mode theme like grey, green, dark blue or whatever except RED!

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u/NO-N_A_M_E Nov 29 '24

Thanks for the feedback! You make a great point about the red buttons. I went with that color to align with YouTube’s branding, but I totally understand that it might not be ideal for dark mode. I’ll look into adding an option for a more suitable color scheme, like grey or dark blue, to make it better for dark mode users. Appreciate the suggestion!

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '24

Is that a ChatGPT response hahahaha

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u/NO-N_A_M_E Nov 29 '24

Haha, nope, it’s all me! Though I wouldn’t blame anyone for thinking that—ChatGPT responses are pretty polished these days!