Command-line downloader. A separate MCP server exists for metadata and subtitles. The star count is the yt-dlp repo itself. Unlicense. Download only what you have rights to.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | yt-dlp |
| Type | MCP server |
| Categories | Video skills and MCP servers |
| Open source | Yes |
| License | Unlicense |
| GitHub stars | 204,872 (github-api) |
| Last release | 2026-10-26 2026.10.26 |
| Agents | Claude Code |
| Max duration | — |
| Resolution | — |
| Native audio | — |
| 9:16 | — |
| 720p | — |
| 1080p | — |
| 4K | — |
| Rate, resolution not stated | — |
| Free tier | Self-host. No license fee under Unlicense. |
| API | No |
| Affiliate | No |
| Featured | No |
| Sponsored | No |
| Last verified | 2026-11-03 |