How to Install ydl_api_ng on Ubuntu Server Latest

ydl_api_ng is a useful package for downloading videos from various websites. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install it on Ubuntu Server:

Step 1: Update Ubuntu Server

The very first step is to update the Ubuntu Server by running the following command.

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Python 3

The ydl_api_ng package requires Python 3 installed on your system. To install Python 3, follow the commands below:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3

Verify the installation by running:

python3 --version

Step 3: Install Required Dependencies

ydl_api_ng requires several dependencies, such as youtube-dl, Flask, and Requests. Use the following command to install all of these dependencies:

sudo apt-get install python3-pip ffmpeg
sudo pip3 install flask flask_restful flask-cors youtube-dl requests

Step 4: Clone ydl_api_ng Repository

Clone the ydl_api_ng repository by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install git
git clone https://github.com/Totonyus/ydl_api_ng.git

Step 5: Run the Application

Navigate to the cloned directory and run the application using the following command:

cd ydl_api_ng
python3 app.py

Your application is now up and running. You can access it by entering the server IP address followed by port 8080 in a web browser.

http://<server_ip>:8080

You can now use ydl_api_ng to download videos. Congratulations, you have successfully installed ydl_api_ng on your Ubuntu Server.