GlassDrop

GlassDrop is a Linux GTK4/libadwaita video downloader and audio downloader powered by yt-dlp. Paste a link, choose a format, and download.

What it does

• Auto fetches title + thumbnail
• Lets you pick format/resolution or quick presets
• Shows download progress, queue, and history
• Works as Python app, Flatpak, or AppImage

Screenshots

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Python

Flatpak

Quick start (Python)

Requirements:

• Linux
• Python 3.10+
• yt-dlp
• PyGObject / GTK 4 runtime

Run:

python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
python3 app/main.py

Flatpak

Build and install:

flatpak-builder --user --install --force-clean build-dir com.milas.GlassDrop.yml

Run:

flatpak run com.milas.GlassDrop

AppImage

Run the prebuilt file:

chmod +x dist/GlassDrop-x86_64.AppImage
./dist/GlassDrop-x86_64.AppImage

Download

Release files:

• AppImage: GlassDrop-x86_64.AppImage
• Flatpak bundle: GlassDrop.flatpak

From Releases: https://github.com/Killersparrow1/GlassDrop/releases

Credits

• Built by Milas: https://github.com/Killersparrow1
• Download engine: yt-dlp (https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp)
• Development assistance: Codex (https://github.com/openai/codex)
• Cursor theme used in Flatpak package: WhiteSur-cursors

License

MIT