ProxyDown: A YouTube Video Downloader

ProxyDown is a sleek and user-friendly YouTube video downloader that simplifies the process of fetching and downloading YouTube videos in various formats. With a modern interface and essential features, ProxyDown is the perfect tool for managing your YouTube downloads efficiently. IMPORTANT: you should have ffmpeg installed on your pc. download it from https://www.gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/ffmpeg-git-full.7z

Features

• 🎥 Fetch Video Formats: View all available formats for a YouTube video, including resolution and file type.
• 📂 Custom Download Location: Choose your preferred folder for saving downloaded videos.
• 📊 Progress Tracking: Monitor download progress with a visual progress bar and percentage display.
• 🖥️ Standalone Executable: Run the app without installing Python or additional dependencies—just download the .exe file and start.
• ✨ Modern UI: A responsive and visually appealing interface built with customtkinter.

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How to Use

1. Download the Application

   • Download the latest release here.

2. Run the Application

   • Double-click the main.exe file to launch the app.

3. Download Videos

   • Paste a YouTube video link into the input field.
   • Click Fetch Formats to see all available video options.
   • Select a format from the list.
   • Choose a download location.
   • Click Download to start the process.
   • Watch the progress bar as your video downloads!

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Prerequisites

If you are using the .exe file, no additional setup is required! Just download and run. 🎉

To run the Python source code, you will need:

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Required Python libraries: pip install yt-dlp customtkinter

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Known Issues

• Some videos may not display all formats due to YouTube restrictions.
• Download speed may vary depending on network conditions.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Submit a pull request with your improvements or bug fixes.

Feel free to suggest new features, report bugs, or enhance the code.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Acknowledgements

• yt-dlp: The backbone library for handling YouTube video downloads.
• customtkinter: For providing the modern UI framework.