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Every YouTube downloader seemed to have a catch: fake download buttons, missing audio, codec issues, or breaking after a platform update. So I built YT-Forge. YT-Forge is an open-source desktop YouTube downloader built on top of yt-dlp. It supports downloads up to 8K, optional H.264 conversion for editor-friendly files, automatic yt-dlp updates, and runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. No ads, no tracking, no external servers, just a reliable downloader that stays up to date.
Hey everyone! 👋
I'm Suja, a student developer and the creator of YT-Forge.
The project started after I noticed how many YouTube downloaders either produced files with missing audio, had compatibility issues with editing software, or stopped working after platform changes.
I ended up learning far more about codecs, containers, audio streams, and video formats than I ever expected, and along the way built a tool that solved those problems for me.
YT-Forge is built on top of yt-dlp, but focuses on the experience around it: editor-friendly downloads, automatic updates, cross-platform support, and a simple interface that doesn't require learning command-line flags.
What started as a personal tool gradually turned into a project I felt was worth polishing and open-sourcing.
I'd love to hear your thoughts, feature requests, bug reports, or suggestions for improvement.
Thanks for checking it out ❤️
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About YT-Forge on Product Hunt
“Youtube Video Downloader, Finally Done Right!”
YT-Forge was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 4 upvotes and 1 comments, placing #102 on the daily leaderboard. Every YouTube downloader seemed to have a catch: fake download buttons, missing audio, codec issues, or breaking after a platform update. So I built YT-Forge. YT-Forge is an open-source desktop YouTube downloader built on top of yt-dlp. It supports downloads up to 8K, optional H.264 conversion for editor-friendly files, automatic yt-dlp updates, and runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. No ads, no tracking, no external servers, just a reliable downloader that stays up to date.
YT-Forge was featured in Open Source (68.5k followers), GitHub (41.3k followers) and YouTube (16.9k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 39.4k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted YT-Forge?
YT-Forge was hunted by Suja Rahaman. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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