ytOP — YouTube Enhanced Suite v3.2
CLI & UtilityYouTube enhancement suite with Tampermonkey userscript overlay & multi-threaded Python download bridge.
infoProject Overview
ytOP bridges browser convenience and raw CLI power. It combines a Tampermonkey userscript overlay with a local Python background server, leveraging yt-dlp and FFmpeg to provide one-click video downloading (muxed, raw, and audio-only), speed tuning (0.5x to 3x), player OSD, cinema mode, background download minimization, and a system tray status monitor.
layersTechnology Stack
auto_awesomeKey Features
9 HighlightsBrowser Userscript Overlay
Injects unobtrusive download buttons and player options directly into YouTube's native web player UI.
Speed Tuning & Fine Controls
Instant speed preset buttons (0.5x to 3x) plus high-fidelity fine-tuning controls in steps of 0.25x.
Multi-Threaded Python Bridge
Local Flask server bridges browser commands to high-speed background yt-dlp processes.
Intelligent Formats Extraction
Tabbed interface separating Video+Audio (muxed streams), Video Only (raw streams), and Audio Only extraction.
Dynamic Format Filters
Filter profiles instantly via clickable format pills including MP4, WEBM, M4A, and OPUS.
Background Minimization Mode
Collapse active downloads into a compact floating card (press 'M') to keep watching while downloads finish.
Lossless Audio Extraction
Converts video audio tracks directly to high-bitrate MP3 or M4A formats via FFmpeg.
System Tray Status Icon
Background PyStray system tray icon providing quick server status and log monitoring.
Player Extras & OSD
Native cinema mode overlay, A/B looping, canvas screenshots, and sleek micro-animated on-screen displays.
playlist_add_checkQuick Start Guide
$winget install yt-dlp Gyan.FFmpeg$git clone https://github.com/Sahaj33-op/YtOP.git && cd YtOP && pip install -r requirements.txt$python server.pyRequires Python 3.8+ and Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey browser extension.