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gamdl for Mac

Python CLI app for downloading Apple Music songs, music videos and post videos

Quick answer: gamdl is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install gamdl. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 86 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gamdl is

gamdl is a media app for macOS: python CLI app for downloading Apple Music songs, music videos and post videos.

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/glomatico/gamdl.

How to install gamdl

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gamdl on Mac?

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

Is gamdl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gamdl 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 gamdl?

It was installed 86 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3670 in this catalogue.

What version of gamdl is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.9.1.