Self-host Golty
0.5.1Automatically download YouTube channels and playlists
- Stars
- 269
- Port
- 8080 (HTTP web dashboard)
- Requires
- Youtube-dl
xiovv/go-auto-yt
What is Golty?
Golty (also known as go-auto-yt) is a self-hosted YouTube archiving tool that automatically downloads videos from channels and playlists you subscribe to. You add a channel URL, set a checking interval, and the service periodically checks for new uploads and downloads them using youtube-dl. The web dashboard is a single page where you can add channels, configure what to download (video, audio, or both), set check intervals, and trigger immediate checks. It runs as a Go binary or Docker container, storing downloads and config in mounted volumes. The project is in beta (v0.5.1) with a v2 rewrite in progress; features like login, notifications, and resolution selection are on the roadmap but not yet implemented. No authentication is currently built in, so it should be placed behind a reverse proxy for internet exposure.
Should you self-host Golty?
Golty scores 40/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #39 of 45 in Download Management. It has 269 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Go.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is cobalt (83/100, 45 586 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Golty vs cobalt side by side.
Features
- Automatic YouTube channel downloading
- Configurable check intervals
- Manual check trigger
- Playlist support
- Single Page Dashboard
- Video and audio download options
Golty README
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