Yo, check it out! There's this slick new open-source project called Pinchflat that's about to revolutionize how you manage your YouTube content. It's like having your own personal media butler, but for YouTube videos! Pinchflat is the brainchild of some tech-savvy folks who wanted to make downloading and organizing YouTube content a breeze. This bad boy is designed to be lightweight, self-contained, and easy as pie to use. You just set up some rules for how you want to download stuff from YouTube channels or playlists, and boom! Pinchflat takes care of the rest, periodically checking for new content like a loyal watchdog. What sets Pinchflat apart is its smart approach to grabbing new content. It's quicker on the draw than other apps out there, making sure you're always up to date with your favorite channels. Plus, it's perfect for folks who want to use their downloaded content with media center apps like Plex, Jellyfin, or Kodi. Archivists, rejoice! Now, let's talk features. Pinchflat is packing some serious heat: - It's all wrapped up in one neat Docker container, no extra dependencies needed. - You've got a powerful naming system, so your content is organized just the way you like it. - The web interface is so user-friendly, your grandma could use it (well, maybe). - It plays nice with all the popular media center apps. - You can even serve up RSS feeds to your favorite podcast app. How cool is that? - It handles YouTube Shorts and livestreams like a champ. - Got some private playlists? No worries, Pinchflat's got your back with cookie support. - And for you advanced users, there's custom yt-dlp options and even support for running your own scripts. Setting up Pinchflat is a piece of cake. Whether you're rocking Unraid, Portainer, or just plain old Docker, they've got you covered with easy installation instructions. Just remember to set your timezone, and you're good to go! One thing to keep in mind though - this project is still in its pre-release phase. So while it's awesome, it might have a few rough edges. But hey, that's part of the fun of being an early adopter, right? So, if you're tired of manually downloading YouTube videos or just want a slick way to manage your media, give Pinchflat a whirl. It's like having your own personal YouTube librarian, working tirelessly to keep your media collection fresh and organized. Happy downloading, folks!