YoutubeDL-Material is an unofficial Youtube downloader which is suitable for use on servers. It's a web-based interface that makes it easy to download Youtube videos without any additional software. Here's how to install it on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Step 1: Update System Packages
First, update your Ubuntu server by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Step 2: Install Dependencies
Next, you must install dependencies before installing YoutubeDL-Material. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:
sudo apt-get install git ffmpeg python3-pip
Step 3: Install NodeJS
You will need to install NodeJS to run YoutubeDL-Material. Execute the following command to install NodeJS:
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
Step 4: Clone YoutubeDL-Material Repository
Now you need to download the YoutubeDL-Material repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Tzahi12345/YoutubeDL-Material.git
Step 5: Install YoutubeDL-Material Dependencies
Go to the directory where you cloned YoutubeDL-Material and install the required dependencies.
cd YoutubeDL-Material
npm install
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Step 6: Configure YoutubeDL-Material
Now you need to configure the application by creating an environment file. Execute the following command to create a .env file:
cp .env.example .env
Then, edit the file and set your preferences:
nano .env
Step 7: Start YoutubeDL-Material
Finally, start the YoutubeDL-Material by running the following command:
npm start
YoutubeDL-Material will start and can be accessed on http://localhost:3000 from your browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed YoutubeDL-Material on Ubuntu Server Latest. Enjoy downloading your favorite Youtube videos.
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