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mdl-cli

mdl is a cross-platform CLI wrapper around yt-dlp with safer defaults and a simpler command surface.

Requirements

  • Python >=3.10
  • ffmpeg available in PATH

mdl executes yt-dlp under the hood. Ensure yt-dlp is installed and available in PATH.

Installation

Recommended (isolated app install):

pipx install mdl-cli

Alternative (standard Python environment):

pip install mdl-cli

For OS-specific setup (Python, ffmpeg, yt-dlp, and verification), see the Installation Guide.

Basic Usage

mdl audio "URL"
mdl video "URL"
mdl info "URL"
mdl --help

Supported platforms: Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Documentation

Full command reference and advanced configuration:

License

MIT (see License)

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