Youtube-Dl: Won't Update

[Tom Saurus]

When I type in:

youtube-dl -U to update youtube-dl I get this message:

ERROR: can't find the current version. Please try again later.

The program still works but I noticed here at Videohelp there was a new release so I thought it best to update.

I have never had trouble updating in the past.

Also I might as well ask about something else to do with youtube-dl. I have it in a folder on my desktop with "ffprobe", "ffplay" and "ffmpeg" also. Now I do keep youtube-dl updated via the command line update, but I haven't bothered with the other programs that comprise ffmpeg. My last update for youtube-dl is dated 2020-05-28 and the ffmpeg components are dated 2018-11-11. So does having the ffmpeg being not as updated cause less functionality? I kind of think "if it ain't broke don't fix it".

Thank you in advance for any advice on this issue.

[lomero]

go to https://rg3.github.io/youtube-dl/download.html
and update manually

latest version is 2020.06.06

[Tom Saurus]

lomero: Thank you I will give that a try.

I just did that and downloaded it to the same folder and allowed it to replace the previous version. I am testing it now and things are working fine thus far. Thank you once again.

If someone has advice about the secondary matter thank you in advance.

[lomero]

secondary matter is ffmpeg?
go to https://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/
and update manually.
latest version is 2020.06.04

[Tom Saurus]

lomero: I just gave that a try and I am testing it out and thus far it is working well. Thank you very much and also thank you to Videohelp for being such a great place to get advice and learn new things.

[WizRay]

it is best to keep ffmpeg updated, as it is an integral part of youtube-dl

[Tom Saurus]

WizRay: I will have to keep up with updating them both. Thank you for the advice.