Installing YoutubeDL-Material on Clear Linux Latest

YoutubeDL-Material is a web-based interface for downloading YouTube videos. In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install YoutubeDL-Material on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A Clear Linux Latest distribution installed.
• Basic knowledge of Linux terminal commands.

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

YoutubeDL-Material requires Node.js and NPM to run. Follow this command to install Node.js and NPM on Clear Linux Latest:

sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic

Verify the Node.js and NPM installation by running the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

Step 2: Install FFMPEG

YoutubeDL-Material also requires the FFMPEG package. To install FFMPEG, run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add ffmpeg

Step 3: Install YoutubeDL-Material

Clone the YoutubeDL-Material repository to your Clear Linux distribution using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/tzahi12345/youtubedl-material.git

Then, navigate to the cloned directory:

cd youtubedl-material

Next, install the necessary packages by running:

npm install

The installation process may take some time, depending on your internet connection speed and system resources.

Step 4: Start the Server

Once the installation process is complete, you can start the server by running the following command:

npm start

The server will start and make the homepage of YoutubeDL-Material available at http://localhost:3000/.

Conclusion

Now you have successfully installed YoutubeDL-Material on Clear Linux Latest. You can access YoutubeDL-Material by opening your web browser and navigating to the server address http://localhost:3000/. Enjoy downloading YouTube videos and audio in a user-friendly web interface!

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