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Downloading a video

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To download a video from wherever videos are listed, like the search results, or the playlist or channel pages, press y. If the download-dir option is not configured, a file browser is shown to interactively select the download directory.

A popup will be shown, where you can view the download options for the video. Press Enter to download the video in the selected format.

As demonstrated in this GIF:

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Configuring the download directory

If the download directory has to be changed, press Alt+Shift+y when the download options are displayed. A filebrowser will be shown, where you can select the directory to download the video into.

To:

  • Navigate forward/back directories, press Right/Left
  • Select the download directory, press Enter

As demonstrated in this GIF:

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Viewing/Cancelling downloads

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To view the currently running downloads, press Shift+y. The downloads page should be shown, where you can view the download progress.

To cancel a download:

  • First, move the selector to the download you want to cancel using Up/Down
  • Then, press x to cancel the download

As demonstrated in this GIF:

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