Frequently Asked Questions¶
What is StreamFlow?¶
StreamFlow is a Python command-line application for downloading video and audio content using yt-dlp.
Does StreamFlow support playlists?¶
Yes.
URLs containing a list= parameter are treated as playlists.
Can I download multiple URLs?¶
Yes.
Select the TXT file source and provide a text file containing one URL per line.
Can I download audio only?¶
Yes.
Audio-only mode extracts the best available audio and converts it to MP3.
Which video formats are supported?¶
The current application provides:
- MP4;
- MKV.
Which video quality levels are available?¶
The current quality menu contains:
- The best;
- Medium (1440p);
- Above High (1080p);
- High (720p);
- Low (<=480p).
Is FFmpeg required?¶
Yes.
FFmpeg is required by the application's download pipeline and is checked before downloading.
Where are downloaded files stored?¶
The default location is the user's Downloads directory.
The location can be customized through the input.
Does StreamFlow handle network interruptions?¶
The application checks network availability before downloading and monitors connectivity during the yt-dlp download process.
Can I specify a custom filename?¶
Yes.
Custom filenames are supported for single-video downloads.
Invalid filesystem characters are sanitized.
Does StreamFlow use cookies?¶
Yes.
The current implementation passes:
cookies.txt
to yt-dlp.
Can I download several files at the same time?¶
No.
The current implementation processes configured URLs sequentially.
Is StreamFlow a graphical application?¶
No.
StreamFlow is currently a command-line application with an interactive terminal interface.