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ytfzf

ytfzf is a command-line tool that stands for YouTube File Zenith Finder. It allows users to search and play YouTube videos from the terminal. The tool uses fuzzy searching techniques to provide quick and efficient results.

ytfzf is written in POSIX-compliant shell script language and utilizes various other command-line tools like fzf, youtube-dl, and mpv.

With ytfzf, users can search for videos by directly typing in keywords or by providing a YouTube video URL. It also supports interactive browsing and playlist functionalities.

The tool uses youtube-dl to download the video files in the desired format and quality. While mpv is used to play the videos directly within the terminal.

ytfzf is highly customizable as users can configure the video quality, playback options, and other settings to suit their preferences.

Furthermore, ytfzf can be integrated with other command-line tools and scripts, making it a versatile option for developers and power users who often work from the terminal.

List of commands for ytfzf:

  • ytfzf:tldr:0284e ytfzf: Play only the audio of the first item in a loop.
    $ ytfzf --audio-only --auto-select --loop ${search_pattern}
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  • ytfzf:tldr:0c3c2 ytfzf: See the trending videos in an external menu.
    $ ytfzf --trending --ext-menu ${search_pattern}
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  • ytfzf:tldr:13434 ytfzf: Search for videos on YouTube with thumbnail previews.
    $ ytfzf --show-thumbnails ${search_pattern}
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  • ytfzf:tldr:34a8c ytfzf: Download a video from the history.
    $ ytfzf --download --choose-from-history
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  • ytfzf:tldr:f3691 ytfzf: Play all the music found in a search.
    $ ytfzf --audio-only --select-all ${search_pattern}
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  • ytfzf:tldr:fdb90 ytfzf: Search on PeerTube instead of YouTube.
    $ ytfzf --peertube ${search_pattern}
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