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Austinas1990
Copper Contributor
Jul 28, 2026

Download youtube clips on my Windows 11 laptop?

 I often come across short YouTube clips (under 60 seconds) that I want to save offline for editing and meme purposes. I'm on Windows 11 and would prefer something lightweight and safe. Is it possib...
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Emiliasb
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Jul 28, 2026

The YT- DLP Automator extension sends video links from the browser to a local Python script, which then uses yt- dlp to perform the actual download.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Install Python: The extension relies on Python to run the downloading script.

2. Install yt- dlp: This is the core tool that performs the actual download.

3. Install the Python Package: This step is recommended to ensure the script runs correctly. It involves installing pip if you don't have it and then using it to install openpyxl and yt-  dlp as Python modules.

4. Install the Extension: Finally, install the "YT- DLP Automator Extension" itself in your Firefox browser.

Once everything is set up, you can click the extension icon on a YouTube video page to send its link to the local script. The script will then use yt- dlp to download YouTube clips to your computer.

this tool offers a convenient way to download YouTube clips directly from your browser, but only after you've completed the necessary backend setup.