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VidSnatch

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and PyPI and has been in the index since 20 Aug 2026. How this is checked

VidSnatch is an open-source tool for downloading YouTube videos and audio and extracting transcripts. It provides a command-line interface, web UI, and MCP support for developers and media researchers who need programmatic or interactive media retrieval.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITCLIWebAPISelf-hosted
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23stars
6forks
6features
2025since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Downloading and extracting YouTube video, audio, and transcript content without manual workflows.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and media researchers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: data_extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli, browser, api_only, self_hosted

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Record sources: pypi.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

VidSnatch is a CLI tools & terminal project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on downloading and extracting YouTube video, audio, and transcript content without manual workflows. Inferred · not functionally tested: VidSnatch is an open-source project aimed at developers and media researchers. Basis unknown · not verified: VidSnatch is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the command line, the web, and API, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind VidSnatch is Sahaj Amit, and it first shipped in 2025. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 23 stars and 4 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include video downloads, audio downloads, and transcript extraction. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Video downloads
  • Audio downloads
  • Transcript extraction
  • CLI interface
  • Web UI
  • MCP support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
youtube-downloadertranscript-extractionmedia-climcp-server

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
FastAPI
Connectors
MCP
Runs on
CLIBrowserAPI-onlySelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 23Active maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed20 Aug · 01:18 UTC
    vidsnatch seen via PyPI Fresh Feed
    Source: PyPI Fresh Feed · Open

Frequently asked questions about VidSnatch

What is VidSnatch?
Inferred · not functionally tested: VidSnatch focuses on downloading and extracting YouTube video, audio, and transcript content without manual workflows. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is VidSnatch for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: VidSnatch is an open-source project built for developers and media researchers.
Does VidSnatch have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — VidSnatch is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does VidSnatch run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: VidSnatch runs on the command line, the web, and API. It can also be self-hosted.
Is VidSnatch still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 4 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to VidSnatch?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include snagvid, ClipSnag, and Vid Snapper.snagvidClipSnagVid Snapper
Who develops VidSnatch?
VidSnatch is developed by Sahaj Amit.
How long has VidSnatch been around?
VidSnatch first shipped in 2025.

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