Project Introduction: pytubefix
Overview
Pytubefix is a versatile Python 3 library designed for downloading YouTube videos with ease and flexibility. It provides users with a simplified approach to accessing video content directly from YouTube, offering various features to enhance the downloading experience.
Installation
To get started with pytubefix, users simply need to install the library via pip:
pip install pytubefix
Quickstart Guide
Downloading Videos
For those looking to download videos at the highest available resolution, pytubefix makes it straightforward:
from pytubefix import YouTube
from pytubefix.cli import on_progress
url = "your_video_url_here"
yt = YouTube(url, on_progress_callback=on_progress)
print(yt.title)
ys = yt.streams.get_highest_resolution()
ys.download()
Downloading as MP3
If users prefer their content in audio format, pytubefix allows conversion to MP3 with a simple parameter change:
from pytubefix import YouTube
from pytubefix.cli import on_progress
url = "your_video_url_here"
yt = YouTube(url, on_progress_callback=on_progress)
print(yt.title)
ys = yt.streams.get_audio_only()
ys.download(mp3=True)
Downloading Playlists
The library supports complete YouTube playlists download:
from pytubefix import Playlist
from pytubefix.cli import on_progress
url = "your_playlist_url_here"
pl = Playlist(url)
for video in pl.videos:
ys = video.streams.get_audio_only()
ys.download(mp3=True)
Advanced Features
Authentication
For channels requiring authentication, pytubefix offers an option to seamlessly authenticate and download:
from pytubefix import YouTube
from pytubefix.cli import on_progress
url = "your_video_url_here"
yt = YouTube(url, use_oauth=True, allow_oauth_cache=True, on_progress_callback=on_progress)
ys = yt.streams.get_highest_resolution()
ys.download()
Subtitle Support
Users can view, print, and save subtitle tracks:
- View Available Subtitles:
from pytubefix import YouTube
yt = YouTube('http://youtube.com/watch?v=2lAe1cqCOXo')
subtitles = yt.captions
print(subtitles)
- Print Subtitles:
from pytubefix import YouTube
yt = YouTube('http://youtube.com/watch?v=2lAe1cqCOXo')
caption = yt.captions.get_by_language_code('en')
print(caption.generate_srt_captions())
- Save Subtitles:
from pytubefix import YouTube
yt = YouTube('http://youtube.com/watch?v=2lAe1cqCOXo')
caption = yt.captions.get_by_language_code('en')
caption.save_captions("captions.txt")
Exploring YouTube Channels
- Retrieve Channel Name:
from pytubefix import Channel
c = Channel("https://www.youtube.com/@ProgrammingKnowledge/featured")
print(f'Channel name: {c.channel_name}')
- Download All Channel Videos:
from pytubefix import Channel
c = Channel("https://www.youtube.com/@ProgrammingKnowledge")
print(f'Downloading videos by: {c.channel_name}')
for video in c.videos:
download = video.streams.get_highest_resolution().download()
Search Functionalities
Pytubefix includes a powerful search capability to find specific content:
from pytubefix import Search
results = Search('Github Issue Best Practices')
for video in results.videos:
print(f'Title: {video.title}')
print(f'URL: {video.watch_url}')
print(f'Duration: {video.length} sec')
print('---')
Implementing Filters
Users can refine their search results with filters:
from pytubefix.contrib.search import Search, Filter
f = {
'upload_data': Filter.get_upload_data('Today'),
'type': Filter.get_type("Video"),
'duration': Filter.get_duration("Under 4 minutes"),
'features': [Filter.get_features("4K"), Filter.get_features("Creative Commons")],
'sort_by': Filter.get_sort_by("Upload date")
}
s = Search('music', filters=f)
for c in s.videos:
print(c.watch_url)
Additional Information
Pytubefix also provides system information for users interested in compatibility:
from pytubefix import info
print(info())
Pytubefix stands out in its ability to handle a wide array of YouTube content, catering to both video and audio preferences while supporting advanced functionalities like authentication and subtitle management. With robust search capabilities and options for downloading entire playlists and channel content, it is a comprehensive tool for enthusiasts and developers alike.