Ripkie
yt-dlp, without the Terminal
Ripkie is a native macOS app that uses yt-dlp to download videos. You paste a link; Ripkie handles commands, formats and components.
Download Ripkie for free Free · macOS 27 · Apple siliconWhat it does for you
- Installs the official yt-dlp build and updates it every day.
- Installs FFmpeg, which merges video and audio and converts, and deno, needed for every YouTube quality. Every archive is verified before use.
- If you already have FFmpeg or deno from Homebrew, it uses them until you pick Ripkie’s copies.
- Shows the available formats with resolution, codec, size and HDR, and subtitles in every language.
- Uses the sign-ins made in its built-in browser for videos that need a login.
Even where yt-dlp can’t go
When yt-dlp doesn’t know a site, Ripkie looks for videos in the page’s code and, if needed, opens it in WebKit to catch the player’s streams. In the built-in browser you see the videos the page plays and pick one to download.
For Terminal users
- Extra yt-dlp arguments in Settings › Advanced.
- A log for every download, with the command used and the engine’s output.
- Proxy and speed limit.
- A queue with simultaneous downloads, pause and resume even after quitting the app.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Python, Homebrew or FFmpeg?
No: Ripkie installs and updates everything it needs on its own.
Can I pass arguments to yt-dlp?
Yes, in Settings › Advanced. They apply to every download.
Is it free?
Yes, with no account, ads or tracking. It needs macOS 27 on a Mac with Apple silicon.
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