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pytubepp-helper neosubhamoy

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Use this command to install pytubepp-helper:

winget install --id=neosubhamoy.pytubepp-helper -e

PytubePP Helper is a cross-platform desktop application designed to enable communication between the PytubePP browser extension and the Pytube Post Processor command-line interface (CLI). This tool acts as an intermediary, allowing the browser extension to interact securely with system-level processes that would otherwise be inaccessible due to security restrictions.

Key Features:

Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Automatic Installation of Dependencies: Simplifies setup by installing required components like Python and FFmpeg through a user-friendly graphical interface (GUI).
Background Operation: Runs as a system service or appindicator to ensure uninterrupted communication between the browser extension and CLI.
Compatibility with Multiple Browsers: Supports various browsers and their extensions, enhancing flexibility for different workflows.

Audience & Benefit:

Ideal for developers, content creators, and IT professionals who utilize PytubePP for video processing tasks. By automating setup processes and maintaining secure communication channels, PytubePP Helper streamlines workflow efficiency and enhances productivity, ensuring seamless integration between browser-based tools and system-level processing capabilities.

This tool is essential for anyone looking to leverage the full potential of PytubePP while maintaining a secure and efficient environment.

README

PytubePPHelper

PytubePP Helper

A Helper App for PytubePP Extension/Addon to Communicate with Pytube Post Processor CLI

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💻 Supported Platforms

Windows 10 (v1803 or later) / 11
Linux (Debian / Fedora / Arch Linux base)
MacOS (v10.13 or later)

📎 Pre-Requirements

These requirements can be installed using PytubePP Helper (post installation) if WinGet (for Windows users) / Homebrew (for MacOS users) is installed in your system

⬇️ Download and Installation

Download the latest PytubePP Helper release based on your OS and CPU Architecture then install it or install it directly from an available distribution channel

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Versions

0.8.0

0.7.0

Website

github.com

License

Last updated

5/15/2025

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🪟 WINDOWS:
1. If you don't have any Pre-Requirements installed first install WinGet. Then restart your Computer.
2. Now open PytubePP Helper, you will see (blue) 'install' buttons. First click on the install button on the right side of 'Python', a cmd window will popup to install Python. after the installation is finished then close the cmd window and now install 'FFmpeg' by clicking on the next install button. after the installation is finished close the cmd window and restart your Computer (do same for Node.js).
3. Again open PytubePP Helper and install PytubePP at the end. after it finishes you can close the cmd window. Now click on the 'Refresh' button and you will see the 'Ready' message. Then close PytubePP Helper
4. You can now add the PytubePP Extension in your browser and it should work properly with PytubePP
5. Pro Tips:
- Make sure PytubePP Helper is always running in the background (system tray) otherwise PytubePP Extension will not work properly.
- PytubePP Helper by default always autostarts itself when Windows starts. Make sure autostart is not disabled for PytubePP Helper in Task Manager (Startup apps tab)
🐧 LINUX:

> ⚠️ NOTE: Most of the Debian / Fedora / Arch based distros are supported. Tested on: debian (v12), ubuntu (v24.04 LTS), fedora (v41), arch linux (latest rolling). If your distro is not in the tested list it doesn't mean that 'the app will not run at all', so, test it yourself and if it doesn't work then you can request us to add support for your distro via creating a github issue.

> ⚠️ Sandboxed Browsers may not work properly (eg: Flatpak, Snaps) (have issue with: Browser NativeMessaging API read here) (But, still try it yourself to see if it works)
1. For linux users Pre-Requirements are mostly fulfilled as 'Python' is pre installed in most linux distros and 'FFmpeg', 'Node.js' are auto installed as a dependency while installing the .deb / .rpm package. You just need to install 'PytubePP' manually by clicking the blue 'install' button opening pytubepp-helper. Now click on the 'Refresh' button and you will see the 'Ready' message. Then close PytubePP Helper.
> Always make sure your system packages are up-to-date (you may face issues otherwise, the app may not open at all)

> If you are facing issues with installing 'libwebkit2gtk-4.0' as dependency of pytubepp-helper in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS follow this guide (* this issue is fixed in the latest version - v2 of tauri, this dependency is no longer required in the latest versions)

> 'AppIndicator' feature must be enabled for seemless experiance with pytubepp-helper. If your distro doesn't support this by default (eg: fedora) then you need to enable it for your GNOME desktop environment manually, using a GNOME shell extension: AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support
1. You can now add the PytubePP Extension in your browser and it should work properly with PytubePP
2. Pro Tips:
- Make sure PytubePP Helper is always running in the background (Appindicator) otherwise PytubePP Extension will not work properly.
- PytubePP Helper by default always autostarts itself when Linux Distro starts. Make sure autostart is not disabled for PytubePP Helper in your distro's Startup Manager / Applications
🍎 MAC OS:
1. If you don't have any Pre-Requirements installed first install Homebrew
2. Python mostly comes pre-installed in MacOS, But on the case if you are running Python version older than 3.8 upgrade it to a newer version using Homebrew command: brew upgrade python
3. Now, open PytubePP Helper app and click on the (blue) install button on the right side of 'FFmpeg' to install it. Also, install 'Node.js' and 'PytubePP' following the same step.
4. Then, click on the 'register to mac' icon on the top right corner to register 'PytubePP Helper' in your system and also add it to your system's autostart entry. If you see a MacOS notification saying 'pytubepp-helper' is added as a startup app then it's perfectly done.
5. Now click on the 'Refresh' button and you will see the 'Ready' message. Then close PytubePP Helper.
6. You can now add the PytubePP Extension in your browser and it should work properly with PytubePP
7. Pro Tips:
- Make sure PytubePP Helper is always running in the background (top bar) otherwise PytubePP Extension will not work properly.
- Always allow all the MacOS security popups if it's from 'pytubepp-helper' otherwise it will not function properly.
- Don't quit 'pytubepp-helper' from the dock otherwise it will stop working (always use the close button to just hide the app window not fully quit it)
- PytubePP Helper by default always autostarts itself when MacOS starts. Make sure autostart is not disabled for PytubePP Helper in Settings (General > Login Apps)