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Jeeaaasus / youtube-dl

Automated yt-dlp Docker image
https://hub.docker.com/r/jeeaaasustest/youtube-dl/
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Auto Download Playlists? #43

Closed Airyzz closed 3 years ago

Airyzz commented 3 years ago

Hi, I was wondering if it could be possible to auto download videos based on a playlist?

I think it would be very useful to be able to auto download from things like 'Liked Videos', 'Watch Later' etc.

Thanks

Jeeaaasus commented 3 years ago

Hello @Airyzz! :)

This is totally possible already.

Any ordinary public playlist you simply add to the channels.txt file. Despite the name, this file may contain any kind of URL youtube-dl supports. (Filesystem Options: --batch-file)

In regards to private videos/playlists you have to authenticate with login (Authentication Options) or passing your cookies (How do I pass cookies to youtube-dl?)

I would recommend passing your cookies, a quick guide: Placing the cookies.txt file in the same folder as your args.conf and channels.txt files. In args.conf you add a new line with --cookies /config/cookies.txt In channels.txt you add your private URL. Watch Later is: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=WL, Liked Videos is: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=LL Done.

I'm closing the issue but feel free to continue the conversation if you need more help! :)

Airyzz commented 3 years ago

That's perfect! thank you!