Downie
brew install --cask downie
v4.12.8,5197
Download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and other streaming sites to your Mac.
Why you might care
Downie is a native macOS app with a polished UI for batch downloading videos, extracting audio, and converting formats. It supports hundreds of video platforms and handles playlists efficiently, making it better than browser extensions or command-line tools for casual users who want simplicity.
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30-day installs · #482
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90-day · #506
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365-day · #406
Links
- https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie.php
- Brew formula source: Casks/d/downie.rb
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