youtube-dl-nas

Authenticated yt-dlp download queue for video, audio and subtitles, with history, mobile sharing and NAS file management (fork of youtube-dl-server).

GitHub stars
200
License
MIT
Latest release
26.1012
11 October 2026
Last commit
11 October 2026
Runs on
Python, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

57 commits

How to self-host youtube-dl-nas

youtube-dl-nas runs on Python and 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 youtube-dl-nas free?

Yes. youtube-dl-nas is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host youtube-dl-nas?

Yes. youtube-dl-nas runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is youtube-dl-nas still maintained?

The last change to youtube-dl-nas's code was on 11 October 2026, with 57 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Media Management

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