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bandcamp-dl for Mac

Simple python script to download Bandcamp albums

Quick answer: bandcamp-dl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bandcamp-dl. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence. It has 71 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bandcamp-dl is

bandcamp-dl is a command-line tool for macOS: simple python script to download Bandcamp albums.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/evolution0/bandcamp-dl.

How to install bandcamp-dl

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install bandcamp-dl.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bandcamp-dl on Mac?

Run brew install bandcamp-dl in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is bandcamp-dl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense licence.

Does bandcamp-dl run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is bandcamp-dl?

It was installed 71 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3990 in this catalogue.

What version of bandcamp-dl is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.0.17.