I ported yt-dlp to WebAssembly to create a 100% client-side media downloader
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A web-based YouTube downloader runs yt-dlp directly in browsers using WebAssembly, processing files locally without server uploads. The tool supports multiple platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, with initial 30-second load times that cache for instant subsequent use.
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