VideoFetch v2.1

Full Changelog: 2.0...2.1

2.0

🚀 VideoFetch v2.0 - Universal Video Platform Support

Major Release - Transform your video downloading experience with support for 1800+ video platforms!

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🌟 What's New in v2.0

🌐 Universal Platform Support

VideoFetch now supports 1800+ video sites through full yt-dlp integration - not just YouTube anymore!

Download from platforms like:

• 📺 Video: YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch
• 📱 Social: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit
• 🎓 Educational: Khan Academy, Coursera, edX, BBC iPlayer
• 🌍 International: Bilibili, Youku, VK, Nico Nico
• 📺 News: CNN, BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera
• 🎵 Music: SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Mixcloud
• 🎮 Gaming: Twitch streams, YouTube Gaming, Steam

✨ Key Features

• 🔗 One-Click Downloads: Copy any supported video URL → Paste in FDM → Download!
• 📋 Batch Processing: Download multiple videos from different platforms simultaneously
• 🎯 Smart Detection: Automatic platform recognition and optimal format selection
• 🎵 Audio Extraction: Extract audio from videos across all supported platforms
• 📱 Mobile Compatible: Works with mobile URLs from supported sites
• 🌍 Global Reach: Support for international platforms and regional content

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🎯 How It Works

1. Copy a video URL from any of the 1800+ supported sites
2. Paste the URL in Free Download Manager (Ctrl+U)
3. Select your preferred quality and format
4. Download and enjoy!

VideoFetch automatically detects the platform and extracts the best available video quality.

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📊 Platform Coverage

Category	Examples	Count
Major Platforms	YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion	20+
Social Media	TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter	30+
Educational	Khan Academy, Coursera, edX	50+
International	Bilibili, VK, Nico Nico	200+
News & Media	CNN, BBC, Reuters	100+
Music & Audio	SoundCloud, Bandcamp	80+
Others	Gaming, Sports, Regional	1300+

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🔧 Technical Improvements

Performance

• ⚡ Faster Processing: Optimized video detection and extraction
• 🔄 Better Reliability: Enhanced error handling and retry mechanisms
• 📊 Improved Progress: Real-time progress tracking across platforms

Compatibility

• 🌐 Universal URLs: Support for desktop and mobile URLs
• 📱 Mobile Optimized: Works with m.youtube.com, mobile.twitter.com, etc.
• 🔗 Playlist Support: Download entire playlists from supported platforms

User Experience

• 🎯 Smart Defaults: Automatically selects optimal quality and format
• 🔍 Better Errors: Clear error messages with platform-specific guidance
• 📖 Rich Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all supported platforms

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🚀 Getting Started

New Users

1. Download VideoFetch.fda from this release
2. Install in Free Download Manager (Tools → Plugins → Add Plugin)
3. Start downloading from any of the 1800+ supported sites!

Existing Users

• ✅ Zero Configuration: Automatic upgrade with no setup required
• 🔄 Backward Compatible: All your existing YouTube workflows continue to work
• 🌟 Instant Access: Immediately gain access to 1800+ new sites

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📋 What's Included

📦 Files in this Release

• VideoFetch.fda - Main plugin file for Free Download Manager
• Source code for developers and contributors

📖 Documentation

• Supported Sites List - Complete list of 1800+ supported platforms
• Changelog - Detailed version history and changes
• User Guide - Comprehensive usage instructions

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🧪 Testing the New Features

Try these sample URLs to test multi-platform support:

# Video Platforms
https://vimeo.com/148751763
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7xxxxx

# Social Media
https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890

# Educational
https://www.khanacademy.org/video/xxxxx

# International
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BVxxxxx

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⚙️ System Requirements

Component	Requirement
OS	Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+, Linux
FDM	Free Download Manager (latest version)
Python	3.9+ (auto-installed with FDM)
Internet	Stable connection for video downloads

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🐛 Known Issues & Limitations

• Some platforms may require authentication (login)
• Regional restrictions apply to certain content
• Premium/subscription content may not be accessible
• Live streams require platform-specific support

📋 For troubleshooting: See our Troubleshooting Guide

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🤝 Community & Support

Getting Help

• 🐛 Bug Reports: Report issues
• 💡 Feature Requests: Suggest features
• ❓ Questions: Ask questions

Contributing

• 🔧 Code: Contribute to development
• 📖 Documentation: Help improve our guides
• 🧪 Testing: Test new platforms and features
• 🌍 Translation: Help localize VideoFetch

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🙏 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

• yt-dlp team - For the amazing video extraction library
• Free Download Manager team - For the excellent download manager platform
• Our contributors - For testing, feedback, and improvements
• The community - For feature requests and bug reports

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🌟 Star the Repository | 🐛 Report Issues | 🤝 Contribute

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Happy downloading from 1800+ sites! 🎉

Made with ❤️ by Vivek Sharma and the VideoFetch community

1.4.1

Fixed

• Removed non-functional update URL: Removed the updateUrl field from manifest.json as the update server was no longer operational
• This resolves issues with automatic update checks that were failing due to the unavailable update service

Technical Changes

• Updated version from 1.4 to 1.4.1 in manifest.json
• Cleaned up plugin configuration by removing deprecated updateUrl property

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Note: Users should manually check for updates by visiting the GitHub releases page until a new update mechanism is implemented.

VideoFetch v1.4

Full Changelog: 1.3...1.4

VideoFetch v1.3

This release focuses on improving reliability, updating dependencies, and enhancing maintainability.

Fixes:

• Resolved an issue that could cause 403 errors during video download processing.

Changes:

• Updated Minimum Python Requirement: The minimum required Python version is now 3.9. Please ensure you have Python 3.9 or later installed.

Internal Changes:

• Refactored internal state management for improved stability and future development.

VideoFetch v1.2

Full Changelog: 1.0.3...1.2

VideoFetch v1.0.3

updated to latest version

Full Changelog: 1.0.2...1.0.3

VideoFetch v1.0.2

Fixed incompatibility

VideoFetch v1.0.1

FIXED:

1. Fixed an issue where some videos were displaying invalid parameters.
2. Addressed unwanted behavior observed in certain videos.
3. Enabled auto update

These fixes in VideoFetch 1.0.1 ensure a more stable and reliable experience when downloading videos. Upgrade to this version to enjoy the improved functionality and enhanced performance.

Please note that if you encounter any further issues or have any feedback, feel free to report them to us. We appreciate your support and continuous usage of VideoFetch.

VideoFetch v1.0.0

To install the VideoFetch plugin, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page.
2. Open Free Download Manager and go to the "Add-ons" section.
3. Click on "Install Add-ons From File" and select the VideoFetch.fda file you downloaded.
4. The VideoFetch plugin will be installed and ready to use.