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Can't download videos that have id starting with dash (-) #4800

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stelonix opened this issue Jan 28, 2015 · 1 comment
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Can't download videos that have id starting with dash (-) #4800

stelonix opened this issue Jan 28, 2015 · 1 comment

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@stelonix stelonix commented Jan 28, 2015

youtube-dl "-wNyEUrxzFU"
Usage: youtube-dl [OPTIONS] URL [URL...]

youtube-dl: error: no such option: -N
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@dstftw dstftw commented Jan 28, 2015

You have two options:

  • Separate video id by double dash: youtube-dl -- "-wNyEUrxzFU"
  • Use full URL: youtube-dl "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wNyEUrxzFU"
@dstftw dstftw closed this Jan 28, 2015
phihag added a commit that referenced this issue Jan 30, 2015
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[README] Add an FAQ for YouTube IDs starting with a dash (Closes #4800)
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