Show HN: YouTubeGO – Free 8K downloader with scheduler

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• Multi-Platform Support
  Download videos and audio from platforms supporting HTTP streams, including YouTube, Vimeo, and more.

• Playlist Downloads
  Save entire playlists with sequential processing in just a few clicks.

• Multiple Formats
  Download in MP4 (video) and multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OPUS, VORBIS).

• High-Resolution Support
  Supports downloads up to 8K, 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p, 360p. Select your preferred resolution in Settings.

• Modular Codebase
  Code has been fully refactored into core/, ui/, and tests/ directories for easier maintenance and contribution.

• Batch Processing
  Queue multiple downloads and manage them simultaneously. Pause, resume, or cancel downloads easily.

• Audio Extraction
  Extract audio tracks in multiple formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OPUS, and VORBIS.

• Profile Management
  Save your name, profile picture, download paths, and social media links. Profiles can be updated directly in the app.

• Profile Import/Export
  Easily export your profile, settings, history, and profile picture as a single ZIP file, and import them back into the app on any device. Great for backup, migration, or restoring your preferences.

• Drag & Drop Interface
  Add download URLs by dragging them into the app.

• System Tray Integration
  Application runs in the system tray when minimized with quick access menu to restore or quit the app.

• Enhanced Download System
  Improved stability and efficiency with better support for large file downloads and multiple simultaneous downloads.

• Queue System Optimization
  Concurrency management with pause & resume all functionality and bandwidth limiting support via proxy settings.

• Auto-Updater
  Automatically checks for updates and installs them.

• Dark & Light Mode
  Switch between Dark and Light themes for better usability.

• Error Handling
  Displays detailed error logs to debug issues.

• Scheduler
  Schedule downloads to start at a specific date and time.

• Download History
  View, search, and manage previous downloads directly in the app.

• Improved Notification System
  Download Complete notifications, Download Failed alerts, and Download Canceled warnings.

• Enhanced UI
  Better UI animations and responsiveness with color-coded log messages and search & filter options in history and queue.

• FFmpeg Detection
  Automatically detects FFmpeg installation and prompts for setup if missing.

• Cross-Platform Compatibility
  Fully supported on Linux and Windows.

You can download the latest release from. Releases page:

• Windows: Download the .exe file - includes all necessary dependencies
• Linux: Download the .AppImage file - requires FFmpeg to be installed separately

• Python 3.7 or higher (only if running from source)
• FFmpeg (for audio/video processing)
• Git (for cloning the repository)

• Configure your profile in the Settings or Profile page
• Use the MP4 or MP3 pages to download videos or extract audio
• Add multiple downloads to the queue and manage them from the Queue page
• Schedule downloads in advance using the Scheduler

• Use drag & drop for quick URL addition
• Enable system tray for background operation
• Use the scheduler for off-peak downloads
• Export your profile for easy migration

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

YoutubeGO is an independent open-source project. It operates independently from YouTube and Google, performing downloads and other operations without using their APIs. This project is not bound by YouTube's terms of service or rules.