DLX NextGen CLI

The dlx CLI is a fast, interactive Node.js command-line tool for downloading videos directly from your terminal.

Installation

Install the package globally using npm:

npm install -g @lwshakib/dlx

Or using pnpm:

pnpm add -g @lwshakib/dlx

Usage

Simply run the command from anywhere in your terminal:

dlx

The CLI will prompt you for the video URL and guide you through selecting the quality and format.

Features

• Embedded Engine: Includes its own FFmpeg engine—no need to install external software on your system.
• Interactive Prompts: Easy-to-use interface with no complex arguments required.
• Platform Support:
  • YouTube: High-quality adaptive formats (4K/1080p) with automatic muxing.
  • TikTok: Downloads without watermarks.
  • Facebook: Support for public and private videos.
• Visual Progress: Real-time progress bars showing speed, size, and percentage.

Local Development (Build from Source)

If you want to build and run the CLI locally from this repository:

1. Build the project:

   cd apps/cli
   pnpm install
   pnpm build

2. Run locally:

   node dist/index.js

3. Development with hot-reload:

   pnpm dev

4. Link for global use:

   pnpm link --global