TubeSync

TubeSync is a web application for automatically downloading and archiving videos from YouTube sources (such as channels and playlists) into a local library. It provides a management UI to add sources, control download behavior, and keep content up to date via scheduled/background syncing.

Key Features

• Web UI to manage YouTube sources (e.g., channels/playlists) and sync settings
• Automatic syncing to download new videos as they appear
• Uses yt-dlp for extraction/downloading and supports common yt-dlp options
• Library-style organization of downloaded media and metadata
• Background task processing for queued/scheduled downloads
• Docker-based deployment with persistent volumes for configuration and media

Use Cases

• Maintain an offline archive of specific YouTube channels/playlists
• Build a personal media library of educational content for local playback
• Automated collection of new uploads from selected creators

Limitations and Considerations

• Primarily focused on YouTube-style sources supported by yt-dlp; availability depends on upstream site changes
• Download success and metadata quality can vary based on yt-dlp extractor behavior and source restrictions

TubeSync is best suited for users who want a simple, repeatable way to track chosen YouTube sources and keep an offline library current. It pairs a straightforward web interface with a reliable downloader backend to automate ongoing updates.