# advanced_playlist_downloader.py from pytube import Playlist, YouTube import os import sys
Args: playlist_url (str): Full URL of the YouTube playlist. output_path (str): Directory where files will be saved. """ # Create output directory if it doesn't exist if not os.path.exists(output_path): os.makedirs(output_path)
if not os.path.exists(output_dir): os.makedirs(output_dir)
def main(): print("=== YouTube Playlist Downloader (Advanced) ===") playlist_url = input("Enter playlist URL: ").strip() download_type = input("Download type? (video/audio/highres): ").strip().lower() output_dir = input("Output directory (default: ./downloads): ").strip() or "./downloads"
Export your YouTube cookies (after logging in) using a browser extension like "Get cookies.txt" and use:
Open your terminal and run:
python downloader.py --url "PLAYLIST_URL" --type audio --output ~/Music Creating your own YouTube playlist free downloader Python script is not only a rewarding programming exercise but also a practical tool that puts you in control of your media consumption. With just pytube and less than 100 lines of code, you can archive entire courses, music collections, or video series without relying on third-party websites.
