Re: yt-dlp search syntax?

[Karen Lewellen <klewellen@shellworld.net>]

Hi Greg,
Actually, you provided the answer..or its floor.
when I type yt-dlp "ytsearch: adam clayton musicares speech"
The program attempts to download one item.
It also gives a log in error, and instructions for passing cookies to 
YouTube via the program as well.
Why I am thankful though is your provided solution  illustrates that 
searching is quite possible.  and with the added options, I want audio, 
along  with the cookie thing, I may manage to secure a copy of the speech.
Thanks for providing a clear solution for me here.

with appreciation,
Karen Lewellen



On Wed, 12 Mar 2025, Greg wrote:

> On 2025-03-12, Karen Lewellen <klewellen@shellworld.net> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > There is a possibility I am missing something due to using a screen
> > reader.
> > However, the process might not be possible at all, that seems odd though
> > given what I did find.
> > We have yt-dlp here at shellworld, meaning  for a command  Line Linux
> > setup.
> > I did discover a command ytsearch:
> > But cannot fully follow how to specify my search requirements.
> > there are a zillion options for this tool, I am pleased for example to
> > learn that converting items to mp3, or say m4a, is a command line option,
> > Where I am stuck is getting a very specific search done.
> > Can anyone share the syntax?
> > Thanks,
> > Karen
>
> >
> My robot says:
>
> One result:
>
> yt-dlp "ytsearch:QUERY"
>
> But for the life of me, after searching for twenty minutes, I can't
> determine whether this is correct or not.
>
> Mutiple results:
>
> yt-dlp "ytsearchN:QUERY"
>
> I don't have the program, so I can't check. Sorry.