VidBee - an open-source audio and video downloader that supports YouTube and Bilibili platforms.
VidBee is an open-source video downloader built on the powerful yt-dlp engine. It helps users easily download audio and video content from over 1000 websites worldwide, including popular sites like YouTube and Bilibili, as well as lesser-known ones...
What is VidBee?
VidBee is an open-source video downloader built on the powerful yt-dlp engine. It helps users easily download audio and video content from over 1000 websites worldwide, including popular platforms like YouTube and Bilibili, as well as niche platforms. VidBee has a clean and intuitive interface, making it easy for beginners to use. The tool supports multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) and offers a browser extension, allowing users to download videos with a single click while browsing, eliminating the need for complicated steps.
VidBee's main functions
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Supported by 1000+ websites worldwideIt supports downloading audio and video content from numerous platforms such as YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok.
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Download management functionSupports pausing, resuming, and retrying downloads, and displays progress, speed, and estimated time in real time.
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RSS auto-downloadSupports subscribing to channels or creators' RSS feeds, automatically detecting updates and downloading new videos.
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Browser extensionYou can directly click the download button in your browser without copying the link or switching windows.
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Batch Download and Queue ManagementSupports multi-task downloading and clearly displays queue progress.
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Cross-platform supportCompatible with Windows, macOS and Linux systems.
How to use VidBee
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Download and InstallationVisit VidBee's GitHub page and select the appropriate installation package based on your operating system to download and install.
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Add linkOpen the VidBee software and paste the link of the target video into the link input box in the interface.
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Select formatIn the interface, select the video or audio format you want to download and the desired image quality.
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Start downloadingClicking the "Download" button will automatically add the video to the download queue, allowing users to view the download progress, speed, and estimated completion time in real time.
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RSS auto-downloadBy setting up an RSS subscription, VidBee can automatically detect and download the latest videos published by channels or creators that users follow.
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Browser extensionAfter installing the VidBee browser extension, a download button will appear on the video website when watching videos. Clicking it will send the video to your desktop and start the download automatically.
VidBee's project address
- Project official websitehttps://vidbee.org/
- GitHub repositoryhttps://github.com/nexmoe/VidBee
VidBee application scenarios
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Personal learning and offline viewingUsers can download educational videos, open courses, or language learning courses for repeated viewing when there is no internet connection, thus improving learning efficiency.
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Content creatorsCreators can download reference materials for video editing, dubbing, or other creative purposes to improve content quality and avoid interruptions in material acquisition due to network issues.
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Follow your favorite channelsWith the RSS auto-download feature, users can subscribe to their favorite YouTube channels, podcasts, or vlog creators, and new videos will be automatically downloaded to their local devices without requiring manual searching.
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Backup important videosUsers can back up their frequently watched channels or important videos locally to prevent the loss of valuable content due to platform deletion or broken links.
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Multi-platform content acquisitionVidBee supports audio and video downloads from over 1000 websites worldwide, allowing users to easily access content from different platforms and meet diverse viewing needs.