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KaiSullivan
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Dec 15, 2025

Look for a way for downloading youtube music playlist

Alright, I'll admit I've been out of the loop on this. Every site I click feels like an ad-filled minefield or requires some sketchy "converter" extension. Need to grab a few long playlists for offli...
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Leonardprio
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Dec 15, 2025

Firefox has a very popular add-on for downloading youtube playlist, including the music playlist.

YouTube Playlist Tools is a Firefox browser extension designed to make working with YouTube playlists easier directly inside the YouTube website. Instead of relying on external websites or standalone software, this add-on adds extra controls to playlist pages, allowing you to export, manage, and prepare playlists for downloading. It’s especially useful as a helper tool when you want a lightweight, browser-based solution without installing heavy desktop apps.

  1. Open the Firefox Add-ons page and install YouTube Playlist Tools. After installation, restart Firefox if prompted.
  2. Go to YouTube and open the (music) playlist you want to download. Make sure all videos are visible (scroll down if needed so the full playlist loads).
  3. The extension adds extra buttons or menu options on the playlist page. These tools usually appear near the playlist controls or as a small extension icon.
  4. Use the extension to export the playlist links, video IDs, or titles. Some options allow copying all video URLs at once or generating a formatted list.
  5. Paste the exported playlist URLs into a compatible downloader (such as a command-line tool or desktop app) that supports batch or playlist downloads. The extension acts as a bridge rather than a full downloader.
  6. Complete the download process in your chosen downloader and store the videos or audio files on your device for offline use.

Disadvantage of YouTube Playlist Tools

  • No built-in downloader: The add-on does not directly download videos; it mainly helps extract playlist data.
  • Firefox only: Not available for Chrome or other browsers.
  • YouTube UI changes: Updates to YouTube may temporarily break some features.
  • Manual extra step: You still need another tool to actually download the playlist content.

Overall, YouTube Playlist Tools is a handy companion extension for Firefox users who frequently want to download YouTube music playlists, but it works best when combined with a separate downloader rather than as a standalone solution.

 

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