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The edX Downloader command-line tool downloads videos and transcripts from a user's edX courses.
About Downloader
Downloader is a command-line tool that downloads videos and transcripts from edX courses the user is enrolled in. It uses the edX mobile API with JWT authentication and provides commands to log in, list enrolled courses, and download by course ID or URL.
It supports 720p or 360p MP4 quality, selection of transcript languages, custom output folders, and skipping existing files when a download is re-run. It requires Python 3.10+ and an enrolled edX account, needs an extra install for YouTube-hosted videos, and is intended for offline study under edX's terms of service.
Key features
- Download videos and transcripts from enrolled edX courses
- List enrolled courses to get IDs for download
- Select 720p or 360p MP4 video quality
- Download transcripts in specified languages or all
- Skip already-downloaded files when command re-run
- Use yt-dlp for YouTube-hosted videos when installed
Best for: Learners enrolled in edX courses who want offline copies of videos and transcripts for personal study.
Good for
- Retrieves entire course structure with a single API call
- Downloads transcripts in any available language
- Refreshes JWT token automatically during long downloads
Watch out for
- Requires Python 3.10 or later
- Requires an edX account enrolled in the course
- YouTube-hosted videos require a separate install option
Downloader at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › Online Courses
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Downloader FAQ
How do I download an edX course?
Run `edx-dl login`, then `edx-dl courses` to find the course ID, then `edx-dl download "course-ID"`.
What video quality options are available?
High (720p) by default, or medium (360p) selected with the -q flag.
How do I download YouTube-hosted videos?
Install with `pip install "edx-downloader[youtube]"` to enable the yt-dlp fallback.
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