Queue flow
10 jobsRun one link or a full playlist with live status, clean presets, and visible history.
Interactive demo
See the desktop flow before you download.
Click through the screens, queue a fake job, switch presets, and get a quick feel for how KoalaPull looks and behaves.
Fake scan. Real button. Click it to simulate metadata lookup before the queue starts.
Ready
Dummy data. Real interaction.
Queue
3 downloads queued, 1 active
Build Tour - 1080p
Queued
Waiting for a fake start
Podcast clip - audio
Queued
Waiting for a free slot
Playlist batch - 12 videos
Completed
Finished and moved into history
Download history
Open Source Build Tour
Playlist archive
Audio-only capture
History summary
Settings
Theme
Switch the feel of the app without hiding the important bits.
Language
Move between supported locales without leaving the app shell.
Output folder
Keep finished files where you actually expect them.
Parallel downloads
Set how aggressive the queue should feel.
Auto-paste URL
Optional clipboard pickup for supported links.
Help
1Paste a video or playlist URL into Downloads.
2Analyze the link and check the preview.
3Choose a preset or custom output.
4Queue the job and watch the progress state shift.
Supported sites
YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and hundreds more through yt-dlp.
Why KoalaPull
A desktop flow that makes yt-dlp feel obvious instead of hidden behind flags and copy-pasted commands.
Fast first-run setup
KoalaPull downloads yt-dlp and ffmpeg into your app data folder on first launch, so setup stays short and local.
Preview before download
See title, uploader, duration, formats, and estimated size before you commit a job.
Presets and custom output
Start with best quality, compatible output, or audio-only, then switch to custom when you need more control.
Queue and concurrency
Load up several jobs, keep them moving, and watch progress without losing the bigger picture.
Playlists and history
Pull single clips or bigger batches, then track what finished, when it ran, and how fast it moved.
Private and local-first
No account, no telemetry, no CDN dependency for the site, and no need to live in a terminal window.
How it works
Simple path. Copy link. Pick output. Pull media with KoalaPull.
Paste a URL
Drop in one video link or a playlist URL from your browser.
Analyze metadata
Inspect title, uploader, duration, and available formats before you start.
Choose a format
Use the fast preset or switch to audio-only and custom output when needed.
Queue the job
Run one job or several and watch progress without juggling terminal windows.
Open the file
When the job finishes, jump straight to the output folder and move on.
FAQ
Short answers to the first questions people usually have.
Is KoalaPull free and open source?
Yes. KoalaPull is open source under the MIT License and free to use.
Do I need yt-dlp or ffmpeg installed first?
No. KoalaPull downloads the required tools into your app data folder on first launch.
What sites does it support?
KoalaPull uses yt-dlp, so it can work with hundreds of supported sites, including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, SoundCloud, and more.
Can it handle playlists and subtitles?
Yes. Playlist downloads, subtitle options, and metadata previews are built into the app.
How private is it?
Local-first and privacy-friendly. No telemetry, no account, and no extra hosted script dependencies on the site.
Why use KoalaPull instead of the terminal?
It keeps the power of yt-dlp, but adds buttons, previews, history, presets, and queue control in a native desktop flow.
Ready to pull your next download?