Cobalt: Open-source, ad-free media downloader for every website
alex_verem · x · 2026-08-29
Cobalt is an open-source tool that downloads videos, audio, photos, and GIFs from virtually any website.
Key Features:
- Clean Experience: No ads, trackers, or paywalls. Paste link, get file, close tab.
- Privacy First: Acts as a proxy; no content is stored on servers, fetching only public data.
- Robust Project: AGPL licensed with 42k stars and 3,200+ commits on GitHub.
- Self-Hostable: Comprehensive documentation for running your own instance.
It is the ultimate antidote to sites full of fake download buttons and trackers.
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