Pinchflat

Download YouTube content built using yt-dlp.

GitHub stars
5,404
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
v2025.9.26
26 September 2025
Last commit
16 December 2025
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

3 commits

How to self-host Pinchflat

Pinchflat runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Pinchflat free?

Yes. Pinchflat is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Pinchflat?

Yes. Pinchflat runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Pinchflat still maintained?

The last change to Pinchflat's code was on 16 December 2025, with 3 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Media Management

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