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Welcome to the official documentation for Social Media Downloader — a fast, simple, and open-source command-line tool for downloading public videos from your favorite platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and many more.

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This documentation is your guide to getting started, troubleshooting issues, exploring features, and contributing to the project.

In today’s digital world, media moves fast — and so do you. Whether you're a developer, content creator, researcher, or just someone who wants a quick way to save videos offline, Social Media Downloader is designed to do one thing exceptionally well:
Download public media reliably and efficiently from a wide range of platforms.

Why Thousands Trust It

Available as .exe, .deb, pip and Linux binary
Built with ❤️ using Python — lightweight and powerful
100% free and open-source
Works on Windows & Linux
No bloated GUIs — pure CLI simplicity

What You Get¶

When you install Social Media Downloader, you gain:

A clean and powerful command-line interface (CLI)
Automatic format detection and download options
Lightweight performance with no third-party junk
Easy integration into your own scripts or tools

Tip

If you're automating workflows or building scraping utilities, SMD fits right in with your shell scripts or Python pipelines.

Supported Platforms¶

We currently support public video links from:

Constantly Evolving

We’re actively adding support for more platforms. Have a request? Open an issue or submit a pull request!

For Developers

Our modular architecture makes it easy to add new platform handlers. Come contribute — it’s simpler than you think!

Easy Installation¶

We provide builds for all major systems:

Download the pip, .exe, smd-linux.tar.gz, .deb or source code file from our GitHub Releases.
Looking for older versions? Visit the archive page.

Platform	Format
Any	`pip`
Windows	`.exe`
Linux	`.tar.gz`
Debian	`.deb`

Only Use Official Sources

Always download from our official GitHub page to ensure your version is safe and up-to-date. Avoid third-party sources.

Features At a Glance¶

Minimal CLI, Maximum Power

Get everything you need, right from your terminal — no fluff, just function.

Contributing¶

Want to help us improve?

You can:

Report bugs
Suggest features
Improve this documentation
Submit pull requests

See the Contribute Guide for details.

Note

We welcome contributors of all levels — from fixing typos to implementing new modules.

Where to Go Next¶

Explore the full documentation:

Thanks for Being Here¶

You’re now part of a growing community dedicated to making content downloading open, accessible, and efficient for everyone.

License & Maintenance

This project is licensed under MIT and maintained by @nayandas69. All downloads must comply with the terms of the source platform.

Stay curious. Stay creative. Stay in control.
— The Social Media Downloader Team