ValueError: can't clear options before OpenSSL 0.9.8m

[Twangist]

I noticed this issue or one that had the same effect arose at or before 2013, and it was "closed" in I think 2013. However now I can't use youtube-dl whereas a few months ago I could.

When trying to DL a youtube video via

youtube-dl NA2X1040_gY

OS X 10.7.4, Python 3.4.2 . The above command gives:

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/runpy.py", line 170, in _run_module_as_main
"main", mod_spec)
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/runpy.py", line 85, in _run_code
exec(code, run_globals)
File "/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl/main.py", line 18, in
File "/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl/youtube_dl/init.py", line 357, in main
File "/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl/youtube_dl/init.py", line 302, in _real_main
File "/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl/youtube_dl/YoutubeDL.py", line 252, in init
File "/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl/youtube_dl/YoutubeDL.py", line 1406, in _setup_opener
File "/usr/local/bin/youtube-dl/youtube_dl/utils.py", line 408, in make_HTTPS_handler
ValueError: can't clear options before OpenSSL 0.9.8m

[Twangist]

PS -- For what it's worth, the problem also arises on a 10.5.6 machine, and it DOESN'T arise on a 10.6.8 machine (go figure)

[alundr]

I have the same problem on OS X 10.9.9, Python 3.4.2.

This is my first attempt at installing youtube-dl. I installed by the command:

sudo pip3.4 install youtube-dl
Downloading/unpacking youtube-dl
Downloading youtube_dl-2014.12.10.3-py2.py3-none-any.whl (721kB): 721kB downloaded
Installing collected packages: youtube-dl
Successfully installed youtube-dl
Cleaning up...

Any call to youtube-dl, with or without a url parameter, results in:

youtube-dl
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/bin/youtube-dl", line 11, in
sys.exit(main())
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages/youtube_dl/init.py", line 355, in main
_real_main(argv)
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages/youtube_dl/init.py", line 301, in _real_main
with YoutubeDL(ydl_opts) as ydl:
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages/youtube_dl/YoutubeDL.py", line 252, in init
self._setup_opener()
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages/youtube_dl/YoutubeDL.py", line 1424, in _setup_opener
self.params.get('nocheckcertificate', False), debuglevel=debuglevel)
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.4/lib/python3.4/site-packages/youtube_dl/utils.py", line 414, in make_HTTPS_handler
context.options &= ~ssl.OP_NO_SSLv3 # Allow older, not-as-secure SSLv3
ValueError: can't clear options before OpenSSL 0.9.8m

[alundr]

Correction, typo, OS X 10.9.5

[jaimeMF]

How did you installe python: did you use the package from python.org or used a package manager like macports or homebrew?

[Twangist]

On the two machines where I get this error, I installed Python 3.4.2 from python.org.
On the one machine where youtube-dl works (OS X 10.6.8), I just used the system installation of 2.7.x.
All three are latest versions of youtube-dl.

For what it's worth, the --no-check-certificate and --prefer-insecure options don't make the error go away.

[alundr]

From me same answer as from Twangist: I installed Python 3.4.2 from python.org.
Likewise I tried the two options with no change.

[phihag]

I believe this issue to be fixed in youtube-dl 2014.12.13.1 and newer. Since I don't own a Mac and it seems non-trivial to legally install OSX anywhere else, I'd very much appreciate feedback! See our FAQ if you need help updating.

[alundr]

Yep, updated to youtube_dl-2014.12.14 and it works like a charm.
Thanx very much!

[Twangist]

I'll second that: updated to youtube_dl-2014.12.14 and it works like a charm for me too.
Thank you!