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Arroxy
What Arroxy is
Arroxy is a desktop media downloader that brings yt-dlp’s options into a graphical interface on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can download video at up to 4K and save audio as MP3, M4A/AAC, Opus, or WAV when usable source streams are available. Video formats depend on what the source provides. Its site support comes from yt-dlp, which Arroxy says covers more than 2,000 sites.
For playlists, users can review entries and queue everything or choose selected items; batch downloads are also supported. Arroxy can save or embed subtitles and add metadata such as titles, upload dates, descriptions, thumbnails, and chapter markers when the output format permits. It uses FFmpeg alongside yt-dlp and can draw on SponsorBlock’s community database to add chapters or trim selected portions from local copies. Downloads run on the user’s computer and go to a chosen folder. Optional cookie access is off by default. Arroxy is free, public source and MIT licensed, with direct downloads and package-manager installation options. It does not remove DRM or make inaccessible protected streams downloadable.
Who it suits
Arroxy suits people who want yt-dlp’s downloading capabilities through a desktop interface rather than command-line flags. It can also suit users who need playlist selection, batch downloads, subtitles, and multiple audio formats across Windows, macOS, or Linux.
What it does well
- Free plan with MIT-licensed public source.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports more than 2,000 sites through yt-dlp.
- Queues whole playlists or selected entries.
- Saves or embeds subtitles and metadata.
- Direct downloads and several package-manager channels are available.
What to know first
- Does not remove DRM or access streams yt-dlp cannot reach.
- Linux install script supports x86_64 only.
- Windows builds lack a paid certificate; macOS builds are not Apple-notarized.
Limits
Arroxy is free, and no trial is required. It cannot remove DRM or download protected streams that yt-dlp cannot access; the Linux install script is x86_64 only.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Arroxy | Free · MIT licensed · Windows, macOS, and Linux | Free |
As arroxy.orionus.dev lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit arroxy.orionus.dev.
- Choose a direct download or a listed package-manager channel such as winget, Scoop, Homebrew, or Flatpak.
- On Linux, use the install script only on x86_64 if choosing that route.
- Install Arroxy on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Optionally enable cookie access or import a cookies.txt file; cookie access is off by default.
Verdict
Choose Arroxy if you want a free graphical route to yt-dlp’s downloading options, including playlist selection, subtitles, and batch jobs. Look elsewhere if you need DRM removal or a stream that yt-dlp cannot access.
Questions
How much does Arroxy cost?
The Arroxy plan is free, and a free plan is available.
Which platforms does it support?
Arroxy runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What media can it download?
It supports video formats available from the source and audio formats including MP3, M4A/AAC, Opus, and WAV when usable streams are available. Maximum video quality is 4K.
Does Arroxy support playlists and subtitles?
Yes. It can queue whole playlists or selected entries, supports batch downloads, and can save or embed subtitles.
Is Arroxy open source?
Its source is public and MIT licensed.
What does it integrate with?
Arroxy uses yt-dlp and FFmpeg, and can use SponsorBlock’s community database for chapters or trimming selected segments from local copies.
Facts from Arroxy's own pages
- Batch downloads
- Yes · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Cookies
- Optional cookies.txt import or supported-browser cookie access is off by default, and the site says the session stays local to the provided file. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- It supports video formats and audio-only formats including MP3, M4A/AAC, Opus, and WAV when usable source streams are available. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- DRM limitation
- Arroxy says it does not remove DRM and cannot make a protected stream downloadable if yt-dlp cannot access it. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Install options
- The site lists direct downloads and package-manager channels including winget, Scoop, Homebrew, and Flatpak; its Linux install script is x86_64 only. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Arroxy uses yt-dlp and FFmpeg, and can use SponsorBlock’s community database to add chapters or trim selected segments from local copies. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Arroxy as an option for people who want yt-dlp's toolchain through a desktop interface instead of entering command-line flags. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 4k · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Output formats
- MP3,M4A/AAC,Opus,WAV,and video formats supported by the source · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Playlists
- Users can scan playlist entries and queue the whole playlist or selected items. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yes · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Downloads run on the user's computer and files go to the chosen folder; anonymous diagnostics may report app version, operating system, launches, and crashes. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Arroxy is a desktop app that puts yt-dlp’s media downloading options in a graphical interface. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The source is public and MIT licensed, releases include SHA256SUMS for download verification, Windows builds are not signed with a paid certificate, and macOS builds are not notarized by Apple. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
- Subtitles and metadata
- It can save or embed subtitles and write metadata such as titles, upload dates, descriptions, thumbnails, and chapter markers when the output format allows it. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to a Discord community and GitHub issues for feedback and problem reports. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported sites
- Site support comes from yt-dlp; Arroxy says it does not maintain its own extractor list and cites more than 2,000 supported sites. · arroxy.orionus.dev, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported sources
- 2000+ supported sites via yt-dlp · arroxy.orionus.dev, 22 Sept 2026
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