Ytdl Sub
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata generation with yt-dlp.
About Ytdl Sub
ytdl-sub is a command-line tool that downloads media via yt-dlp and prepares files and metadata for Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex, Emby, and modern music players without additional plugins or external scrapers.
Users define subscriptions in YAML files that import prebuilt presets for handling and output, then download them with the command ytdl-sub sub subscriptions.yaml.
Key features
- Downloads media via yt-dlp from YAML subscription files
- Outputs files and metadata for Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and Kodi
- Generates metadata without additional plugins or external scrapers
- Includes prebuilt presets for TV shows, music and music videos
- Writes music tags via beets API
- Handles YouTube, SoundCloud and Bandcamp URLs as shown in examples
Best for: People who manage a library in Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or Kodi and want automated yt-dlp downloads with ready-to-import metadata.
Good for
- Works with Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex, Emby and modern music players
- No additional plugins or external scrapers needed for metadata
- Includes many prebuilt presets to reduce manual configuration
Ytdl Sub at a glance
- Website
- github.com/jmbannon/ytdl-sub
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Ytdl Sub FAQ
How does ytdl-sub work?
It uses YAML files to define subscriptions, with each subscription importing presets that define how to handle and output media files.
How do I download subscriptions?
Run `ytdl-sub sub subscriptions.yaml` to download everything defined in that file.
Which players can use its output?
Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex, Emby, and modern music players.
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