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youtube-viewer

YouTube-Viewer is a command-line tool designed to allow users to search, browse, and stream YouTube videos from their terminal. It provides a convenient way to interact with YouTube without the need for a web browser.

  1. YouTube-Viewer is written in Perl and utilizes various Perl modules to access and interact with YouTube's API.
  2. It offers features like search functionality, video playback, and video information retrieval.
  3. The tool supports both interactive and non-interactive use, making it suitable for scripting and automation.
  4. Users can search for videos by keywords, channels, or playlists, and get a list of results with relevant details.
  5. It offers options to sort and filter search results based on different criteria like relevance, upload date, title, or view count.
  6. YouTube-Viewer provides a text-based user interface (TUI) that allows users to navigate through search results and play videos directly in the terminal.
  7. Users can also view video metadata, such as the title, duration, uploader, upload date, and description.
  8. The tool supports streaming videos, allowing users to watch YouTube videos without leaving the command-line environment.
  9. YouTube-Viewer also provides keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation and control during video playback.
  10. Overall, YouTube-Viewer offers a lightweight and efficient way to search and stream YouTube videos directly from the command line, providing convenience for users who prefer textual interfaces or need to interact with YouTube programmatically.

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