VidBee

Why is the installer so large?

To deliver an out-of-the-box experience, we bundle yt-dlp, the Deno JS runtime, ffmpeg, and ffprobe so downloads succeed more often and formats, audio, and subtitles work immediately. Other software keeps installers small by downloading these after installation, but that slows down the first-run experience.

Which platforms does VidBee support?

VidBee works on macOS, Windows, and Linux desktops. Using yt-dlp, it downloads from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Bilibili, Vimeo, Twitch, SoundCloud, and 1000+ other video or music sites.

How do I download playlists or automate RSS?

Open a playlist or channel link to queue the entire list, or add an RSS feed so VidBee auto-downloads new uploads in the background. Batch queues keep your YouTube, TikTok, and Bilibili downloads moving without manual clicks.

What makes VidBee a solid open source video downloader?

Everything runs locally, powered by the battle-tested yt-dlp engine and bundled ffmpeg. No ads, no paywalls—just a transparent, community-driven downloader that stays current with site changes.

How can I contribute or request features?

Visit the GitHub repository to star the project, open an issue with the video downloader feature you need, or submit a pull request. Contributions like bug reports, docs, and translations are welcome.