ReClip: The Ultimate Self-Hosted Video Downloader with Clean Web UI

In an era of scattered online downloaders filled with ads and privacy concerns, ReClip emerges as a breath of fresh air. This open-source project from averygan delivers a self-hosted video and audio downloader with a beautiful, responsive web interface—no bloat, no frameworks, just pure functionality.

🚀 Key Features

• Universal Support: Downloads from 1000+ sites via yt-dlp (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitch, and more)
• Dual Format: MP4 video or MP3 audio extraction
• Quality Control: Pick your preferred resolution/quality
• Bulk Power: Paste multiple URLs, auto-deduplicate, download all at once
• Minimalist Design: Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS frontend, Flask backend (~150 lines)
• Zero Build Step: Single Python file + 2 dependencies (Flask, yt-dlp)

🛠️ Lightning-Fast Setup

macOS/Linux (Script):

brew install yt-dlp ffmpeg  # or apt install ffmpeg && pip install yt-dlp
git clone https://github.com/averygan/reclip.git
cd reclip
./reclip.sh

Docker:

docker build -t reclip . && docker run -p 8899:8899 reclip

Open http://localhost:8899 and start downloading!

🎯 How It Works

1. Paste one or multiple video URLs
2. Choose MP4 (video) or MP3 (audio)
3. Click Fetch to load thumbnails and metadata
4. Select quality → Download individual or Download All

💻 Tech Stack

• Backend: Python + Flask (150 lines)
• Frontend: Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS (single file)
• Engine: yt-dlp + ffmpeg
• License: MIT

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

For personal use only. Respect platform terms of service and copyright laws. The developers aren't responsible for misuse.

Why ReClip Stands Out

Unlike bloated web apps or shady download sites, ReClip gives you complete control over your downloads. No tracking, no ads, no limits. With 900+ GitHub stars and growing, it's quickly becoming the go-to self-hosted solution for media enthusiasts.

Clone it today: github.com/averygan/reclip

Perfect for homelabbers, privacy advocates, and anyone who wants reliable video downloading without the corporate middleman.