Stacher
Stacher is a free, open-source desktop UI for yt-dlp, the command-line video downloader that works with hundreds of online platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and many others. It provides a modern graphical interface for downloading videos, audio and subtitles without requiring terminal knowledge. Stacher also includes a library feature for organizing and searching downloaded media, subtitle indexing, metadata tagging, and a built-in media player. It is popular with content creators, archivists, and users who prefer a GUI wrapper around yt-dlp.
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1 suggestionStacher ships a native Apple Silicon (MacARM64) build alongside its Intel version. The latest release (version 7.1.9) is available as a native build from the VideoHelp download page under the "Mac Silicon ARM 64-bit" option. Download the MacARM64 build directly — do not download the "Mac Intel 64-bit" version, as that will continue to run under Rosetta but will not launch after Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). The native build offers better performance and battery life on M-series Macs. All your settings, library data, and preferences will carry over automatically when you switch to the native version.
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