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VLC yt-dlp Lua Wrapper # VLC yt-dlp Lua Wrapper
A simple Lua script that integrates yt-dlp directly into VLC, allowing you to stream supported online videos by simply opening a network URL in VLC. A simple Lua script that integrates **yt-dlp** into **VLC**, allowing you to stream supported online videos by opening a network URL in VLC.
Features ## Features
Wraps yt-dlp.exe for seamless use inside VLC - Wraps `yt-dlp.exe` for use inside VLC
- By default requires `yt-dlp.exe` to be in the VLC directory
(the path can be changed directly in the script)
- Hides the command prompt window while yt-dlp processes the URL:
- Uses a PowerShell command by default
- Automatically uses `yt-dlp-silent.exe` if found (a small C++ wrapper that suppresses the console without PowerShell)
By default, expects yt-dlp.exe in the VLC directory ## Requirements
The path can be easily changed inside the script - Windows
- VLC Media Player
- `yt-dlp.exe` or `yt-dlp-silent.exe`
Automatically hides the command window while yt-dlp resolves the stream: ## Installation
Uses a PowerShell command by default 1. Copy the Lua script into VLC’s Lua playlist directory:
If yt-dlp-silent.exe is found, it will be used instead (a small C++ wrapper that suppresses the console without PowerShell) `VLC\lua\playlist\`
Usage 2. Place `yt-dlp.exe` (or `yt-dlp-silent.exe`) in the VLC directory
or edit the script to point to its location.
3. Restart VLC.
Place the Lua script in VLC’s Lua playlist directory. ## Usage
Make sure yt-dlp.exe (or yt-dlp-silent.exe) is available. 1. Open VLC.
2. Go to **Media → Open Network Stream**.
3. Paste a supported video URL and click **Play**.
In VLC, select Media → Open Network Stream. VLC will call yt-dlp, resolve the stream, and start playback automatically.
Paste a supported video URL and play. ## Video Quality Selection
Video Quality Selection Append the `quality` parameter to the URL to force a specific resolution:
You can force a specific video quality by appending the quality parameter to the URL:
&quality=xxx
`&quality=xxx`
Supported values: Supported values:
360p - `360p`
- `480p`
- `720p`
- `1080p`
- `2160p`
480p If omitted, the script defaults to the highest available quality.
720p
1080p
2160p
If the parameter is omitted, the script defaults to the highest available quality.
Notes
Requires Windows (due to PowerShell / executable usage).
VLC must have Lua playlist scripts enabled (default behavior).