YTDLnis is an open‑source, powerful video and audio downloader application for Android 7.0+ that leverages the capabilities of yt‑dlp to fetch media from 1000+ websites with rich customization and scheduling support. It is designed to give users a complete and flexible download experience right from their Android devices.

🔍 What Is YTDLnis?

YTDLnis is an advanced media downloader built in Kotlin that brings the power of yt‑dlp — a popular command‑line video downloader — into a modern Android app with a user‑friendly interface. It supports downloading audio and video from a wide range of services, including playlists, channels, private content (with cookies), and more — all with fine‑grained options for formats, metadata, chapters, and scheduling.

The app emphasizes:

Deep control over media download behavior

Powerful queue and scheduler

Integration with Android share systems

Material You UI and theming options

Background processing via WorkManager

Backup and restore for templates and settings

⚙️ Key Features

YTDLnis combines many advanced functions into one app:

🎬 Download Capabilities

Download audio or video from 1000+ websites

Process full playlists or individual items

Select formats for each file independently

Define custom output paths and naming templates

Embed subtitles, metadata, and chapters

Split downloads by chapters

Remove SponsorBlock sections and embed them as chapters

Apply custom yt‑dlp commands and templates

Log download activity and re‑download failed items

🗓 Queueing & Scheduling

Add items to a download queue

Schedule downloads by date and time

Multi‑item scheduling supported

Continue downloads in the background

Retry canceled or failed items with a swipe gesture

📱 Android Integration

Download directly via Android Share menu

Option for Quick Download mode (skips processing UI steps)

Incognito mode (no history or logs saved)

Open or share downloaded media from notifications

Support for background intents (e.g., via Tasker)

🧰 UX & Architecture

Material You interface with theming support

MVVM architecture (WorkManager for background tasks)

Backup/restore features for templates and settings

Supports persistent downloads and download history

📱 Installation

📦 Latest Release

Download the latest APK from the official sources listed in the repository (e.g., GitHub Releases or the official website). The app does not require root access and works on Android 7.0 and newer.

🧪 From Source

If you prefer to build YTDLnis yourself:

1. Clone the repository 2. Open it in Android Studio 3. Build and deploy to your device

The project is structured in Kotlin with conventional Android tooling and dependencies.

📁 Supported Platforms

Android 7.0 (Nougat) and above

Works on phones and tablets

Compatible with share targets and background downloads

🛡 License & Usage

YTDLnis is released under the GNU GPL v3.0 License, meaning it is free to use, modify, and distribute, but derivative work must respect the same license terms. The project’s name and branding “YTDLnis” are protected — forks or unofficial builds may not use the same name.

🛠 Contributing

Contributions are welcomed from the community, including:

Bug fixes and patches

UI improvements and feature enhancements

Translations and localizations

Documentation improvements

Before contributing, please read the contributing guidelines in the repository to understand the process and best practices.

🛡 Privacy & Data Handling

YTDLnis respects user privacy and only requests necessary permissions (e.g., file access for saving downloads). It does not collect or share user activity or personal data. Users have control over logging and storage preferences.

💬 Get Involved

Join the project’s Discord or Telegram communities for announcements, discussions, and support. You can also help with translation efforts on Weblate or by contributing directly on GitHub.