yt-dlp

yt-dlp is a feature-rich command-line audio and video downloader that supports over 1,000 websites including YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and hundreds of other platforms. It is an actively maintained fork of youtube-dl with significant performance improvements, SponsorBlock integration, and enhanced format selection capabilities. Security researchers and OSINT analysts use yt-dlp to archive video evidence, download content for offline analysis, and preserve digital artifacts before they are removed or altered. Its extensive metadata extraction capabilities, proxy support, and scriptable interface make it an essential tool for digital forensics, content preservation, and intelligence gathering workflows.