Overview
yoinks is a command-line tool designed for effortless video downloading from a vast array of platforms. It simplifies the process to a paste-and-yoink action, offering a clean, ad-free, and user-friendly experience directly within your terminal.
Key Features
- Extensive Platform Support: Download videos from YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and over 1,800 other websites.
- Intuitive Terminal UI: Navigate and select download options with ease using keyboard or mouse. Features a clean, full-screen interface that restores your terminal scrollback upon exit.
- Flexible Download Options: Choose from various resolutions or opt for audio-only in MP3 format.
- Ad-Free & Secure: Enjoy a pure downloading experience without popups, fake buttons, or sketchy redirects.
- Easy Installation: Install globally with
npm install -g yoinksor try it instantly withnpx yoinks. - Automatic Dependency Management: Handles
yt-dlpandffmpegautomatically, downloading them if not found on your system. - Customizable Theme: Supports
auto,light, anddarkthemes that adapt to your terminal's appearance.
Typical Use Cases
- Personal Archiving: Quickly save videos for offline viewing or personal backup from any supported online platform.
- Content Creators: Download reference material or inspiration videos from various social media sites.
- Developers & Power Users: Integrate seamless video downloading into terminal-based workflows.
- Educational Purposes: Download lectures or tutorials for offline study.
