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Verify the Node version: node -v needs to display v18 or higher, and the lower version needs to upgrade Node first.

Execute npm install -g yoinks to complete the installation; if you don't want to install it, you can try it first: npx yoinks works exactly the same.

you don't have to worry about yt-dlp and ffmpeg: yoinks will automatically download yt-dlp standalone binary to ~/.yoinks/bin on the first run, and ffmpeg will use the system's built-in pocket base if not.

There are two ways to launch: direct yoinks https://video link skip input direct format selector; or naked yoinks into the homepage and paste the link.

In the format selector, each file resolution is marked with an estimated file size. Use↑/↓(or j/k, numeric keys) to select it, and start downloading by car; as long as the audio is selected, the item "audio mp3 only" is selected.

You can use the mouse all the way: the download button and the format list can be clicked, esc returns to the previous step, Ctrl-C exits, and click the logo to return to the home page.

After the download is completed, the file falls in the ~/Downloads directory by default. The complete file path will be printed directly in the terminal, just open it as you like.

High-resolution video is automatically merged with ffmpeg, and mp3 is automatically extracted and encoded without any manual processing.

The interface theme follows the terminal: the default auto adaptive light and dark, Ctrl-T can be switched between auto/light/dark, and --theme light can be specified at startup.

Can't get down to a certain site? The bottom layer of yoinks is yt-dlp, which is usually restored after a few days of upstream updates; you can also upgrade the native yt-dlp to reuse it first.

Want to change the download directory? In the terminal, cd to the target directory and then start yoinks, or pay attention to its Roadmap---o parameter is planned.

Reminder: Only download content that you have the right to save, and abide by the terms of service and copyright rules of each platform.

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