🛠️ Cathode, a Gtk4 YouTube player based on mpv and yt-dlp
Summary
Cathode is a Gtk4 YouTube player written in Rust and based on mpv and yt-dlp. It features a video queue, local subscriptions, full video downloads before playback to eliminate buffering, and a restricted mode for children.
Why it’s interesting
It combines Rust, Gtk4, mpv, and yt-dlp to offer a buffer-free YouTube client with local subscriptions and a dedicated kids mode.
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Summary
Cathode is a Gtk4 YouTube player written in Rust and based on mpv and yt-dlp. It features a video queue, local subscriptions, full video downloads before playback to eliminate buffering, and a restricted mode for children.
Why it’s interesting
It combines Rust, Gtk4, mpv, and yt-dlp to offer a buffer-free YouTube client with local subscriptions and a dedicated kids mode.
Source metrics: Points 3 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
Source: #HackerNews / Show HN