This script will take the link of the video as an argument in the command prompt and directly start downloading the video at the highest resolution.
Note: 1080p takes a lot of time compared to 720p. (Not recommended for large videos)

Clone the project

  git clone https://github.com/avs-7955/yt-vid-download.git

Go to the project directory

  cd yt-vid-download

Run the script

  python main_<resolution>.py <videolink>

Example: Downloading the video "The art of focus – a crucial ability | Christina Bengtsson | TEDxGöteborg" at 720p.

  python main_720p.py https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF80HzqvAoA

The download starts.

• Ayushi Sharan