HTTP Error 429

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[debug] System config: []
[debug] User config: []
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[debug] Encodings: locale ANSI_X3.4-1968, fs ANSI_X3.4-1968, out ANSI_X3.4-1968, pref ANSI_X3.4-1968
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[debug] exe versions: none
[debug] Proxy map: {}
Usage: youtube-dl [OPTIONS] URL [URL...]

youtube-dl: error: You must provide at least one URL.
Type youtube-dl --help to see a list of all options.
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### Description of your *issue*, suggested solution and other information

I have this error when I try to dl / play youtube video
Unable to download webpage HTTP Error 429: Too Many Requests [caused by HTTPError]

[dstftw]

1. https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl#http-error-429-too-many-requests-or-402-payment-required
2. #5138.