This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Nitish
Ever found yourself juggling multiple tools to download content from different platforms? Switching between YouTube downloaders, Spotify rippers, Instagram savers, and countless browser extensions?
What if I told you there's one command-line tool that does it all?
Meet Ultimate Media Downloader - a professional-grade, open-source media downloading tool that supports over 1000+ platforms with a beautiful terminal interface and enterprise-level features.
Why I Built This
As a developer and content consumer, I was frustrated with:
- Platform fragmentation - Different tools for YouTube, Spotify, Instagram...
- Poor user experience - Clunky interfaces, broken downloads, missing metadata
- Lack of automation - No batch processing, no resume support
- Quality issues - Low-resolution videos, poor audio quality
So I built Ultimate Media Downloader to solve all these problems in one elegant package.
Key Features That Make It Stand Out
Universal Platform Support
Download from 1000+ platforms including:
- Video: YouTube (4K/8K), Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch
- Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook
- Music: Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Bandcamp
- Live Streams: YouTube Live, Twitch, Facebook Live
- And literally a thousand more!
Beautiful Terminal UI
Built with Rich library, featuring:
- Real-time progress bars
- Color-coded status messages
- Interactive menus for beginners
- Clean, modern interface
⚡ Performance & Reliability
- Concurrent downloads with resume support
- 4K/8K video quality support
- 320kbps audio with FLAC support
- Automatic metadata embedding (artist, title, album art)
- Smart playlist handling
🛠️ Developer-Friendly
- Simple installation with
pipx(no virtual environment needed) - Global
umdcommand available everywhere - Extensive API documentation
- Well-architected codebase (5000+ lines)
Getting Started in 2 Minutes
Installation
macOS/Linux:
git clone https://github.com/NK2552003/ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER.git
cd ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER
./scripts/install.sh
Windows:
git clone https://github.com/NK2552003/ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER.git
cd ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER
scripts\install.bat
That's it! No virtual environment, no complex setup. The tool handles everything automatically.
Basic Usage
# Interactive mode (perfect for beginners)
umd
# Download a YouTube video
umd "https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID"
# Download Spotify playlist as MP3 with metadata
umd "SPOTIFY_PLAYLIST_URL" --audio-only --format mp3 --embed-metadata
# Download in 4K quality
umd "URL" --quality 4k --format mp4
# Batch download from file
umd --batch-file urls.txt --optimized-batch
Real-World Use Cases
1. Music Archival
# Download entire Spotify playlist with artwork
umd "spotify-playlist-url" --audio-only --format flac --embed-metadata
2. Educational Content
# Download lecture series in 1080p
umd "youtube-playlist-url" --quality 1080p --playlist
3. Social Media Backup
# Backup Instagram profile content
umd "instagram-profile-url" --batch-file posts.txt
4. Podcast Archival
# Download podcast episodes in MP3
umd "podcast-feed" --audio-only --format mp3
5. Content Creation
# Download 4K footage for video editing
umd "URL" --quality 4k --format mp4 --write-subs
Advanced Features
Smart URL Handling
The tool intelligently handles:
- YouTube Mix/Radio playlists (auto-extracts single video)
- Playlist downloads with selection options
- Age-restricted content
- Private content (with authentication)
Quality Control
# Choose your quality
umd "URL" --quality best # Best available
umd "URL" --quality 4k # 4K resolution
umd "URL" --quality 1080p # Full HD
umd "URL" --quality 720p # HD
Format Options
# Video formats
--format mp4 # Most compatible
--format mkv # High quality container
# Audio formats
--format mp3 # Universal compatibility
--format flac # Lossless audio
--format m4a # Apple ecosystem
--format opus # Modern, efficient
Metadata & Artwork
Automatically embeds:
- Artist name
- Track title
- Album name
- Release year
- Album artwork
- Genre tags
Architecture Highlights
The project is well-structured with:
- Modular design: Separate modules for downloaders, UI, metadata
- Error handling: Comprehensive error messages and recovery
- Logging system: Debug and troubleshoot easily
- Test coverage: Reliable and stable
- Documentation: API reference, user guides, troubleshooting
What Makes It Different?
| Feature | Ultimate MD | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | 1000+ | Usually 1-10 |
| Installation | One script | Complex setup |
| UI | Beautiful CLI | Basic or none |
| Metadata | Auto-embedded | Manual |
| Batch Downloads | Yes (parallel) | Limited |
| Resume Support | Yes | Rare |
| Open Source | MIT License | Varies |
| Active Development | Regular updates | Often abandoned |
Roadmap
We're actively working on:
- GUI interface for non-technical users
- Browser extension for one-click downloads
- Docker support for easy deployment
- Mobile app (iOS/Android)
- Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Multi-language support
- Advanced scheduling for automated downloads
Contributing
This is an open-source project and contributions are welcome! Whether you're:
- Reporting bugs
- Suggesting features
- Improving documentation
- Writing code
- Designing UI/UX
Check out our Contributing Guide to get started.
⚖️ Legal & Ethical Use
Important: This tool is for personal use only. Users must:
- Respect copyright laws and fair use policies
- Comply with platform terms of service
- Respect content creator rights
- Follow regional restrictions
The developers assume no liability for misuse of this software.
Documentation
Comprehensive docs available:
Acknowledgments
Built on the shoulders of giants:
- yt-dlp - Media extraction engine
- Rich - Beautiful terminal formatting
- FFmpeg - Media processing
- SpotDL - Spotify integration
Project Stats
- Lines of Code: 7000+
- Supported Platforms: 1000+
- Last Updated: October 2025
- License: MIT
- Python Version: 3.9+
Try It Now!
Ready to simplify your media downloading workflow?
git clone https://github.com/NK2552003/ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER.git
cd ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER
./scripts/install.sh
umd --help
Show Your Support
If you find this project useful:
- Star the repository on GitHub
- Share it with your network
- Report bugs or suggest features
- Contribute code or documentation
- Join the discussion in GitHub Discussions
Get in Touch
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ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER
A powerful, feature-rich command-line tool for downloading media from 1000+ platforms with beautiful UI, intelligent metadata handling, and multi-platform support.
Ultimate Media Downloader
Download media from 1000+ platforms with just one command: umd
Features • Installation • Quick Start • Documentation • Contributing • Code of Conduct
Overview
Ultimate Media Downloader is a professional-grade, open-source media downloading tool that supports over 1000+ platforms including YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram, TikTok, and many more. Built with Python and featuring a beautiful Rich CLI interface, it provides enterprise-level features with consumer-friendly simplicity.
Why Choose Ultimate Media Downloader?
-
One Command: Install once, use
umdfrom anywhere - 1000+ Platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, SoundCloud, and more
-
No Virtual Environment: Clean installation with
pipx -
Auto Organization: Downloads saved to
~/Downloads/UltimateDownloader - Beautiful UI: Modern CLI with progress bars and rich formatting
- Fast Downloads: Concurrent downloads with resume support
- High Quality: 4K/8K video, 320kbps audio, metadata embedding
- ️ Active Development: Regular updates and improvements
Demo
https://github.com/NK2552003/ULTIMATE-MEDIA-DOWNLOADER/blob/main/demo_video/demo.mp4
Watch the Ultimate Media…
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Bug Reports: Open an Issue
- Feature Requests: Start a Discussion
Made with ❤️ by NK2552003
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Nitish
Nitish | Sciencx (2025-10-12T04:54:50+00:00) Ultimate Media Downloader: Download from 1000+ Platforms with One Command. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/12/ultimate-media-downloader-download-from-1000-platforms-with-one-command-2/
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