yoinks
yoink any video. paste. yoink. done.
Download videos from YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and 1,800+ other sites — right from your terminal.
Install
Globally:
npm install -g yoinks
Try without installing:
npx yoinks
Requires Node 18+. Everything else (yt-dlp, ffmpeg) is fetched or bundled automatically.
Usage
yoinks https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQyoinksyoinks --theme light
Pick a resolution with ↑/↓, hit enter. Files saved to ~/Downloads. Full terminal UI with mouse support.
🚀 Simple
Just paste a URL and pick your format. No popups, no fake buttons.
🎨 Beautiful TUI
Full-screen terminal UI built with Ink. Supports light/dark themes and mouse clicks.
🔌 Universal
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