js youtube downloader

YouTube Downloader

A simple web application to download YouTube videos using Node.js, Express, and the ytdl-core library.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.

• Basic knowledge of command-line usage.

Installation

1. Clone the repository (if you have a repository, otherwise create a project directory):

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/youtube-downloader.gitcd youtube-downloader

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Usage

1. Start the server:

   node server.js

2. Open your browser and navigate to: http://localhost:3000

3. Enter the YouTube Video URL and click "Show Preview".

4. Select video quality from the dropdown menu.

5. Click "Download" to download the video after previewing it.

Important Considerations

• Legal Compliance: Ensure that you comply with YouTube's terms of service and copyright laws. Downloading videos from YouTube without permission can be illegal and against YouTube's policies.

• API Limits: Be aware of any usage limits imposed by the ytdl-core library and YouTube's API.

• Error Handling: The script provided is basic and may need additional error handling for production use.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.