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# CLI Tube

Play videos from YouTube (and maybe other sources in the future) from the
command line using your preferred desktop media player.

This application is implemented in [Nim language](https://nim-lang.org) using
only the standard library.

![clitube screenshot with search term 'baby yoda'](screenshot.png)

## Features

- [x] Search for videos using keywords
- [x] Stream videos
- [x] Stream music
- [ ] Download video
- [ ] Download music
- [ ] Configuration options
- [ ] Play magnet links

## Installation

Download the latest build from GitlabCI (amd64 GNU/Linux only).

```sh
wget https://gitlab.com/njoseph/cli-tube/-/jobs/artifacts/master/download?job=compile -O artifacts.zip
unzip artifacts.zip
```


For other platforms, create a release artifact using the following command:

```sh
nim c -d:ssl -d:release clitube.nim
```

Copy the binary to a directory on your PATH such as `/usr/local/bin`

## Usage

```sh
clitube emacs

# If your search query has multiple words, use quotes
clitube 'nim lang'

# Advanced: Play audio of the first search result
clitube -m -l "counting stars"
```

### Commandline arguments

| **Arguments** | **Explanation**                            |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------|
| -m, --music   | Play Music only, no video                  |
| -l, --lucky   | Try your luck with the first search result |

## Development

One-liner for compiling and running

```sh
nim c -d:ssl -r clitube.nim 'nim lang'
```