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yt-local provides a local browser interface for browsing and playing YouTube videos.
yt-localgit.sr.ht/~heckyel/yt-localVisit siteAbout yt-local
yt-local is a self-hosted, browser-based client for watching YouTube. It is written in Python and serves a lightweight HTML interface that does not require JavaScript. Users run the server on their own machine, with Windows, Linux, macOS, or Docker setups described in the project's instructions. Requests can be routed through Tor, which the settings allow to be applied to page requests only or to video as well. The project states that the tool needs no API keys and shows no ads, but it does not guarantee anonymity.
Users need to install and run the server, and Tor routing requires a separate Tor Browser or standalone Tor installation. YouTube links must be prefixed with the local server address to load through the proxy, and embeds on other websites need an extra redirector setting. File downloads are disabled by default.
Key features
- Search, channel pages, playlists, watch pages, and comments
- Subtitles with auto and manual options
- Playback speeds from 0.25x to 4x
- Video qualities from 144p to 2160p using DASH muxing
- SponsorBlock integration to skip sponsored segments
- Subscription import from YouTube Takeout CSV or JSON files
Best for: People who want to self-host a simple YouTube viewer on their own computer or server and are comfortable running a local Python or Docker setup.
Good for
- Runs on the user's own instance, so the user controls the server
- Does not require JavaScript, according to the project
- Optional Tor routing can be set in the settings page
Watch out for
- Requires installing and running a local server with Python or Docker
- Tor routing needs a separate Tor Browser or standalone Tor installation
- YouTube URLs must be prefixed with the local server address to load through the proxy
yt-local at a glance
- Website
- git.sr.ht/~heckyel/yt-local
- Category
- Social & Communities › YouTube Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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yt-local FAQ
Does yt-local need a YouTube API key?
The project states that no API keys are needed.
Is Tor routing turned on by default?
The project describes requests as routed through Tor by default, with video routing optional. The installation instructions say Tor routing is recommended for privacy and must be set to 'On, except video' or 'On, including video' in the settings page.
How can YouTube links in my browser open through yt-local?
The project suggests a Redirector browser add-on with a pattern that sends YouTube URLs to the local address. For embeds on web pages, the Iframes option must be checked in the redirector rule.
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