Media Loader (v1.0.0)

Release: MediaLoader v1.0.0 (Windows Stable)

This is the official standalone release for Windows. This version includes all necessary runtimes bundled into a single executable for a "plug and play" experience.

🚀 What's New

• Single-File Executable: No need to install Python, FFmpeg, or Deno. Everything is bundled inside MediaLoader.exe.
• Zero Installation: Just download and run.
• YouTube & Instagram Support: High-quality downloads, shorts, reels, and audio extraction.

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📦 Installation (Windows)

1. Download: Click on MediaLoader.exe below to download the application.
2. Run: Double-click MediaLoader.exe.
   • Note: Windows SmartScreen might show a warning because the binary is not signed. Click "More info" -> "Run anyway".
3. Usage: Paste a YouTube/Instagram link and click Download.

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⚠️ Important: Avoid "Sign in to confirm you are not a bot"

YouTube often blocks automated downloads. To ensure 100% success and avoid being blocked, you must use your own browser cookies.

How to set up cookies:

1. Install an extension: Install Get cookies.txt LOCALLY (Chrome) or a similar extension for Firefox.
2. Export: Go to YouTube.com, make sure you are signed in, and export your cookies as a cookies.txt file (Netscape format).
3. Connect to MediaLoader:
   • Option A (Easiest): Put the cookies.txt file in the same folder as MediaLoader.exe. The app will find it automatically.
   • Option B (Manual): Open MediaLoader, go to Settings & Help, click Select cookies.txt, and choose your file.

Security Note: Your cookies.txt contains your login session. Never share this file with anyone.

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🛠️ Bundled Components

This release automatically includes:

• yt-dlp: For core downloading logic.
• FFmpeg: For merging high-quality video and audio.
• Deno: Required for modern YouTube signature decryption.

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🐞 Found a Bug?

If you encounter any issues, please open an issue in this repository with the log output from the app.