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Powerful Features
for Your Media Library

Everything you need to download, organize, and enjoy your video collection ad-free. Built for homelabs and media enthusiasts.

Ad-Free Downloads

SponsorBlock Integration

Automatically skip and remove all video ads, sponsor segments, intros, outros, and self-promotions. Your downloaded videos are clean and ready to watch without interruptions.

  • ✓ Native SponsorBlock integration
  • ✓ Configurable segment skipping
  • ✓ Works with YouTube and supported platforms
  • ✓ No third-party ad blockers needed

Best Quality Selection

Smart Codec Detection

Intelligent quality detection ensures you always get the best available video and audio. Supports modern codecs like AV1, VP9, and H.264 with optimal audio selection.

  • ✓ AV1, VP9, H.264 codec support
  • ✓ Automatic best quality selection
  • ✓ Configurable quality presets
  • ✓ HDR content support where available

Media Server Ready

Plex, Jellyfin & Emby

Downloaded videos are automatically organized in a folder structure compatible with popular media servers. Metadata, thumbnails, and naming conventions are handled for you.

  • ✓ Plex-compatible folder structure
  • ✓ Jellyfin and Emby support
  • ✓ Automatic metadata extraction
  • ✓ Thumbnail generation

Intelligent Playlist Sync

Resilient Tracking

Synchronize entire playlists with smart tracking. HomeTube detects renamed videos, handles deleted content gracefully, and only downloads new additions.

  • ✓ Incremental playlist updates
  • ✓ Smart rename detection
  • ✓ Archive file tracking
  • ✓ Resilient error handling

Docker-First Deployment

One Command Setup

Deploy HomeTube in seconds with Docker. Pre-configured containers include all dependencies, making it perfect for homelab setups and NAS devices.

  • ✓ Official Docker images
  • ✓ Docker Compose support
  • ✓ Synology/QNAP/Unraid compatible
  • ✓ Automatic updates via Watchtower

1800+ Platforms

Powered by yt-dlp

Built on the powerful yt-dlp engine, HomeTube supports downloading from over 1800 websites including YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Reddit, Instagram, and many more.

  • ✓ YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Reddit
  • ✓ Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
  • ✓ Educational platforms (Coursera, Udemy)
  • ✓ Regular platform updates via yt-dlp

Cookie Authentication

Access Restricted Content

Unlock age-restricted, member-only, or private videos using secure cookie authentication. Access your subscribed content and premium videos.

  • ✓ Browser cookie import
  • ✓ Secure cookie storage
  • ✓ Premium content access
  • ✓ Age-restricted video support

100% Self-Hosted

Privacy First

All processing happens locally on your server. No cloud dependencies, no telemetry, no tracking. Your download history stays private.

  • ✓ No external API calls
  • ✓ No analytics or tracking
  • ✓ Full data ownership
  • ✓ Works offline (after setup)

Ready to get started?

Deploy HomeTube in seconds with Docker and start building your ad-free media library.

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