kick-dl
v1.0.1
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A CLI tool for easily downloading VODs and Clips from Kick.com.
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:sparkles: Kick-DL :green_heart:
Kick-DL is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed for easily downloading VODs and Clips from Kick.com
This CLI tool is inspired by Twitch-DL, created by @ihabunek.
Table of Contents :books:
- Features :rocket:
- Prerequisites :gear:
- Installation :package:
- Disclaimer :warning:
- Contributing :handshake:
- License :scroll:
- Contact :email:
- Acknowledgements :clap:
Features :rocket:
- Global Installation: Install it anywhere on your system and access it from any terminal with no hassle.
- Easy VOD Downloads: Download Videos on Demand (VODs) from Kick quickly and easily with simple commands.
- Fast Clip Downloads: Grab and save clips from Kick effortlessly using an intuitive command-line interface.
- Customizable Options: Adjust settings like format and quality to get exactly what you want.
Prerequisites :gear:
To use Kick-DL, ensure you have the following installed:
Node.js: Version 14.0.0 or higher. Download it from Node.js official site.
youtube-dl: This tool is used internally for video downloading. Install it using pip:
pip install --upgrade youtube-dl
ffmpeg: Required for handling media files. Installation varies by operating system:
On Windows: Download from FFmpeg official site and follow the installation instructions.
On macOS: Use Homebrew:
brew install ffmpeg
On Linux: Install via your package manager. For example, on Ubuntu:
sudo apt update sudo apt install ffmpeg
Installation :package:
Install the Kick-DL package globally using the following command:
npm install -g kick-dl
Disclaimer :warning:
Kick-DL is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kick.com. It is an independent tool created to facilitate video downloads from the Kick.com platform.
Contributing :handshake:
We welcome contributions! If you have suggestions, improvements, or bug fixes, please submit a Pull Request
or open an Issue
.
License :scroll:
This project is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
Contact :email:
For questions or support, please contact me at [email protected].
Acknowledgements :clap:
Special thanks to the developers of youtube-dl, Carbon for enhancing terminal aesthetics and FFmpeg for their excellent tools which made Kick-DL possible.