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yt-dlp GUI · macOS

A native Mac app for yt-dlp

Paste a link instead of typing a command. Vimpo installs yt-dlp and keeps it up to date.

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~ % yt-dlp -f "bv*+ba/b" -S "vcodec:h264,res:1080" \
  --merge-output-format mp4 --cookies-from-browser safari \
  --write-subs --sub-langs en "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXUZvyajciY"
[youtube] lXUZvyajciY: Downloading webpage[youtube] lXUZvyajciY: Downloading tv client config[info] lXUZvyajciY: Downloading 1 format(s): 137+140[download]  42.7% of 312.40MiB at 8.41MiB/s ETA 00:21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXUZvyajciY
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Andrej Karpathy — We’re summoning ghosts, not building animals
ENZH56:31
Sam Altman in conversation with Patrick Collison
01 · Flags

The flags you use, as settings

  • -S "vcodec:h264,res:1080"1080p (most compatible)
  • -x --audio-format m4aAudio only (m4a)
  • --cookies-from-browser safariUse Browser Sign-In · Safari
  • --write-subs --sub-langs enPlatform subtitles · English
  • --proxy http://…Proxy · Follow system
  • --ffmpeg-location …FFmpeg installed for you
02 · Components

yt-dlp and FFmpeg, managed by Vimpo

No Homebrew or Python needed.

Components

Installs in Vimpo's own folder and doesn't change the system.

yt-dlp2026.10.07
Managed by Vimpo · Downloads videos
Update
FFmpeg8.0 · libass
Managed by Vimpo · Merges streams, exports with subtitles
Choose Executable…Already have yt-dlp? You can point Vimpo to it.
03 · After

After the download

Transcription runs on your Mac. Translation uses your own model.

  1. Download
    yt-dlp
  2. Transcribe
    Whisper, on your Mac
  3. Translate
    With your own model
  4. Export
    Subtitles burned in
更准确的说法是：这是智能体的十年。
This is really a lot more accurately described as the decade of agents.
All features →
04 · Compare

Compared with the Terminal

TerminalVimpo
Installbrew install yt-dlp ffmpegInstalled for you
Updatebrew upgrade yt-dlpClick Update
Quality-f / -S flagsPick 1080p
Members-only--cookies-from-browserPick a browser
ProgressScrolling textThe cover develops
Find it laterDig through ~/DownloadsIt's in your library
05 · FAQ

Questions

What does Vimpo cost?

It's completely free during the beta. The full release will be a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Speech recognition runs on a local model and stays free; AI features such as translation and AI Highlights use your own LLM API key.

Do I need Homebrew or Python?

No. Vimpo downloads the official macOS build of yt-dlp from its GitHub releases and keeps it in its own folder.

Can I use my own yt-dlp?

Yes. Go to Settings → Components and click “Choose Executable…”.

How do I update yt-dlp?

Settings → Components → Update.

Can it download members-only or age-restricted videos?

Yes. Turn on “Use Browser Sign-In” in Settings. It works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Opera and Chromium.

Does it download playlists?

Not yet. Each link downloads one video.

Which sites work?

Anything yt-dlp supports: YouTube, Bilibili, Vimeo, X, TikTok and thousands more.

What do I need to run it?

macOS 15.6 or later.

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