ydl_api_ng

ydl_api_ng is a lightweight REST API wrapper for youtube-dl designed to enable remote download operations on distant servers. It provides a simple HTTP interface for launching and managing youtube-dl downloads, making it ideal for distributed download scenarios and API-based automation workflows.

Key Features

• Simple REST API Interface:

  • Clean HTTP REST API for youtube-dl operations
  • JSON-based request and response handling
  • Comprehensive API documentation and endpoints
  • Standardized error handling and status codes
  • Easy integration with client applications
  • RESTful design principles and conventions

• Remote Download Management:

  • Distant server download capabilities
  • Remote job launching and management
  • Download control and monitoring
  • Real-time progress tracking and updates
  • Status monitoring and reporting
  • Remote file management and organization

• Advanced Server Operations:

  • Multi-server support and coordination
  • Server communication and coordination
  • Resource management and optimization
  • Concurrent job execution and limiting
  • Performance monitoring and analytics
  • Load balancing and distribution

• Comprehensive Job Management:

  • Job creation and submission via API
  • Real-time job status tracking and updates
  • Comprehensive job history and logging
  • Queue management and prioritization
  • Result retrieval and file access
  • Job scheduling and automation

• Extensive Integration Capabilities:

  • API integration for third-party applications
  • Custom client development support
  • Automation and scripting integration
  • Webhook support for event notifications
  • Plugin and extension compatibility
  • Cross-platform client support

• Flexible Configuration and Security:

  • Comprehensive API configuration options
  • Server security and authentication settings
  • Download option customization
  • Security controls and access management
  • Custom parameter passing and configuration
  • Performance tuning and optimization

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over download operations and API
  • Privacy protection for download activities and data
  • Custom configuration for specific server requirements
  • Integration with existing server infrastructure
  • No dependency on external download services
  • Enhanced security for download operations

Technical Specifications

• License: GPL-3.0
• Deployment: Python application
• Platforms: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Requirements: Python, youtube-dl
• Backend: Python with HTTP server
• Architecture: REST API service with youtube-dl integration

Use Cases

• Remote Downloads: Launching downloads on distant servers via API
• Automation Integration: API-based download automation and scripting
• Distributed Systems: Managing downloads across multiple servers
• Client Applications: Building custom download client applications
• Server Management: Centralized download management for server farms
• Development Integration: Integrating downloads into larger applications

Unique Advantages

• API-First: Designed specifically for API-based remote operations
• Lightweight: Simple, minimal overhead for basic youtube-dl operations
• Remote-Focused: Optimized for distant server and remote operations
• Integration-Ready: Easy integration with existing systems and workflows
• Job-Oriented: Comprehensive job management and tracking
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

Based on the ydl_api_ng GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a simple yet effective REST API solution for remote youtube-dl operations, making it ideal for developers, system administrators, and automation engineers who need API-controlled download capabilities for distributed or remote server environments.