1.0.1 • Published 3 months ago

kick-dl v1.0.1

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Apache-2.0
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github
Last release
3 months ago

:sparkles: Kick-DL :green_heart:

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Kick-DL is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed for easily downloading VODs and Clips from Kick.com

CLI Screenshot

This CLI tool is inspired by Twitch-DL, created by @ihabunek.

Table of Contents :books:

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:

  1. Node.js: Version 14.0.0 or higher. Download it from Node.js official site.
  2. youtube-dl: This tool is used internally for video downloading. Install it using pip:

    pip install --upgrade youtube-dl
  3. 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 dev.juliogarciape@gmail.com.

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.