Freevine - A downloader for free streaming services (discontinued)

[pooksahib]

One of the main reasons to use Github is to use it with Git, so that's what I'd recommend everyone to use. And maybe Github desktop if you're more comfortable with a GUI.
You clone the repository to a local freevine folder on your system:

git clone https://github.com/stabbedbybrick/freevine.git freevine

You can then fetch and merge new updates directly from the repository without having to mess around with .zip files.

My version was old so I downloaded the Guthub desktop and now have a cloned repo. I tried to test the Update feature by following the instructions in the README but you can see the errors I'm getting in the attached pic. Perhaps someone can suggest what I'm doing wrong?
Further question: if updates can indeed be done from within the freevine/update folder, have I any further need of Github desktop?
Many thanks.

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[stabbedbybrick]

@pooksahib:

If you're using old school cmd, you need to use backslashes: ".\update\update.cmd".

You technically don't need Github desktop if you use the update scripts, but if you're not comfortable with Git and CLI in general, I'd recommend you use it anyway.

[pooksahib]

Aha! The README didn't specify PowerShell, I just assumed cmd..
As you can see, Update was successful but is it normal to have all these warnings? Many thanks.

[stabbedbybrick]

The main instructions do say that Windows Terminal and PowerShell 7 is recommended. And no, the warnings are not normal. You get them because it can't find Git on your system.

If you got it working using Github desktop, then you won't gain anything by messing around with the command line. It's just going to make things more complicated for you.

[pooksahib]

I'm not averse to learning some basics. I put portableGit into my freevine folder but running the Update command still generates the warnings shown 2 posts up. Is portableGit not sufficient? Or, if it is, where exactly should it go? Continued thanks.

[stabbedbybrick]

And that's great, but I don't want this thread to be a general IT support. Git and Freevine aren't directly related, so it's better if you turn to youtube and/or google on how to use it.

Download, install, and search for git+github on youtube.

[coltseavers]

Thanks again for all of your hard work stabbedbybrick.

UKTV seemed to have updated a few things on their site and this is no longer working.

It's been fixed in the latest commit. They made a small change to their source code which made downloading by episode URLs to fail, but everything should be working now.

The standard download method, "-e s01e01 URL", was never broken, though. Just something to keep in mind for the future.

That's great, thanks for the explanation.

[aguy]

I'm running into problems when trying to use freevine to grab files from PlutoTV. I've tried

Here's the output for when I try to get a single episode:

C:\freevine-1.1.7>python freevine.py get -e https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/series/62bf26a809f31a0013741d0d/season/1/episode/62d02f7275b9dc0013c92262 --save-dir "G:\Downloaded from Youtube\Downloaded Content\Jeopardy!"

❯_freevine v1.1.7

14:04:30.780 ←[4m←[32mINFO←[0m : ←[1mPlutoTV←[0m
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\freevine.py", line 15, in <module>
    cli()
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1157, in __call__
    return self.main(*args, **kwargs)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1078, in main
    rv = self.invoke(ctx)
         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1688, in invoke
    return _process_result(sub_ctx.command.invoke(sub_ctx))
                           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1434, in invoke
    return ctx.invoke(self.callback, **ctx.params)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 783, in invoke
    return __callback(*args, **kwargs)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\utils\commands.py", line 90, in get
    Service(config, **kwargs)
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 58, in __init__
    self.get_options()
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 340, in get_options
    downloads, title = get_downloads(self)
                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\utils\options.py", line 160, in get_downloads
    downloads, title = stream.get_episode_from_url(stream.episode)
                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
AttributeError: 'PLUTO' object has no attribute 'get_episode_from_url'

Here's the output when I try to get a whole series:

C:\freevine-1.1.7>python freevine.py get -e https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/series/62bf26a809f31a0013741d0d/season/1/episode/62d02f7275b9dc0013c92262 --save-dir "G:\Downloaded from Youtube\Downloaded Content\Jeopardy!"

❯_freevine v1.1.7

14:04:30.780 ←[4m←[32mINFO←[0m : ←[1mPlutoTV←[0m
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\freevine.py", line 15, in <module>
    cli()
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1157, in __call__
    return self.main(*args, **kwargs)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1078, in main
    rv = self.invoke(ctx)
         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1688, in invoke
    return _process_result(sub_ctx.command.invoke(sub_ctx))
                           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1434, in invoke
    return ctx.invoke(self.callback, **ctx.params)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 783, in invoke
    return __callback(*args, **kwargs)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\utils\commands.py", line 90, in get
    Service(config, **kwargs)
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 58, in __init__
    self.get_options()
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 340, in get_options
    downloads, title = get_downloads(self)
                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\utils\options.py", line 160, in get_downloads
    downloads, title = stream.get_episode_from_url(stream.episode)
                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
AttributeError: 'PLUTO' object has no attribute 'get_episode_from_url'

C:\freevine-1.1.7>python freevine.py get -c https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/series/62bf26a809f31a0013741d0d/ --save-dir "G:\Downloaded from Youtube\Downloaded Content\Jeopardy!"

❯_freevine v1.1.7

14:08:03.782 ←[4m←[32mINFO←[0m : ←[1mPlutoTV←[0m
14:08:04.763 ←[4m←[32mINFO←[0m : JEOPARDY!: 36 Season(s), 499 Episode(s)

14:08:04.763 ←[4m←[31mERROR←[0m : Unable to find manifest
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\freevine.py", line 15, in <module>
    cli()
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1157, in __call__
    return self.main(*args, **kwargs)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1078, in main
    rv = self.invoke(ctx)
         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1688, in invoke
    return _process_result(sub_ctx.command.invoke(sub_ctx))
                           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 1434, in invoke
    return ctx.invoke(self.callback, **ctx.params)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\Users\ryanp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\Lib\site-packages\click\core.py", line 783, in invoke
    return __callback(*args, **kwargs)
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\utils\commands.py", line 90, in get
    Service(config, **kwargs)
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 58, in __init__
    self.get_options()
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 350, in get_options
    self.download(download, title)
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 354, in download
    self.res, pssh, hls = self.get_mediainfo(manifest, self.quality)
                          ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "C:\freevine-1.1.7\services\pluto\pluto.py", line 298, in get_mediainfo
    if manifest.endswith(".mpd"):
       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'endswith'

[stabbedbybrick]

@aguy:

Pluto doesn't currently support downloading by episode URL, you have to use the standard method. And the "JEOPARDY" issue has been fixed in the latest commit.

[aguy]

Amazing, the fix does seem to have worked. Now I'm realizing I don't have or know how to get a wvd for credentials -- does anybody have a guide on that?

EDIT: I originally typed WMV. Sorry!

[ElCap]

Now I'm realizing I don't have or know how to get a wmv for credentials -- does anybody have a guide on that?

i have no idea on what you're asking for but it doesnt sound related to freevine support.
you should create another thread asking about it

[aguy]

Now I'm realizing I don't have or know how to get a wmv for credentials -- does anybody have a guide on that?

i have no idea on what you're asking for but it doesnt sound related to freevine support.
you should create another thread asking about it

It is related if I type correctly, sorry about that!

Step 4 in Freevine installation says: "Create /utils/wvd/ folder and place either .wvd file or private_key and client_id blob inside"

Where does one get or how does one create a .wvd file?

[white_snake]

Now I'm realizing I don't have or know how to get a wmv for credentials -- does anybody have a guide on that?

i have no idea on what you're asking for but it doesnt sound related to freevine support.
you should create another thread asking about it

It is related if I type correctly, sorry about that!

Step 4 in Freevine installation says: "Create /utils/wvd/ folder and place either .wvd file or private_key and client_id blob inside"

Where does one get or how does one create a .wvd file?

Here's an explanation: https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/411862-Beyond-WKS-KEYS

[iamghost]

Now I'm realizing I don't have or know how to get a wmv for credentials -- does anybody have a guide on that?

i have no idea on what you're asking for but it doesnt sound related to freevine support.
you should create another thread asking about it

It is related if I type correctly, sorry about that!

Step 4 in Freevine installation says: "Create /utils/wvd/ folder and place either .wvd file or private_key and client_id blob inside"

Where does one get or how does one create a .wvd file?

search this thread fitler "wvd" i already post download link for it

[billybanana]

I notice CTV has some 4K content now eg: Russell Peters latest show. First time I've noticed and grabbed with Freevine.

[stabbedbybrick]

I notice CTV has some 4K content now eg: Russell Peters latest show. First time I've noticed and grabbed with Freevine.

Interesting. It looks like the script managed to pick up the HEVC manifest, which is typically reserved for TV or other certain devices. I wonder if they're introducing 2160p for new content, or if they already had it and made a mistake with this show only by storing it in a different location. Could be worth keeping an eye on.

[pauli3]

Talking about 4k, any closer to being able to implement it from iplayer on freevine?

[stabbedbybrick]

Talking about 4k, any closer to being able to implement it from iplayer on freevine?

Implementing it is easy, it's just that I'm not going to include it in the public version of Freevine anytime soon. It just seems like an unnecessary risk having it up on Github, and I don't want to be the reason that particular hole gets plugged by directing a bunch of traffic through it.

Besides, everything that's available in 4k on iPlayer gets released by internal groups like NTb anyway.

[PSXman_uk]

What does standard method mean please in this case ?

PS C:\freevine> python freevine.py get -e https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance

❯_freevine v1.1.7

20:01:03.821 INFO : CBC Gem
20:01:03.821 INFO : + Adding service profile
20:01:03.859 ERROR : Episode URL not supported. Use standard method

[the-equalizer]

What does standard method mean please in this case ?

PS C:\freevine> python freevine.py get -e https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance

❯_freevine v1.1.7

20:01:03.821 INFO : CBC Gem
20:01:03.821 INFO : + Adding service profile
20:01:03.859 ERROR : Episode URL not supported. Use standard method

python freevine.py get -e is for getting one episode

if you want all episodes for season one (so far) its:

python freevine.py get --season S01 https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance

if you want just a particular episode:

python freevine.py get -e (url for that episode)

This works I have just checked:
python freevine.py get -e S01E01 https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance

[PSXman_uk]

Thanks @the-equalizer i have written batch files for the commands but the url threw up an issue with that as it was autoplay the s01e01 etc is something i hadn't come across thanks

[stabbedbybrick]

What does standard method mean please in this case ?

PS C:\freevine> python freevine.py get -e https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance

❯_freevine v1.1.7

20:01:03.821 INFO : CBC Gem
20:01:03.821 INFO : + Adding service profile
20:01:03.859 ERROR : Episode URL not supported. Use standard method

The standard way of downloading is by requesting an episode from the series main URL using "-e S01E01", not by using the episode URL directly.

[PSXman_uk]

The issue I was having is with the url for example https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance?autoplay=1 is the url for the episode's but using S01E01 worked using the other url

[ElCap]

The issue I was having is with the url for example https://gem.cbc.ca/allegiance?autoplay=1 is the url for the episode's but using S01E01 worked using the other url

CBC behaves differently to other sites, it doesnt have a direct link to the episode.
if you play the trailer or the 2 released episodes, you get the same url (as above) so its not the direct link to the episode.
thats why you need to use the standard method with the series url

[PSXman_uk]

Can some kind person point me to the setup readme for hola and nz i tried the proxy setting in edge and i can logon and play from tvnz using the hola exe but cant configure it for freevine download thanks for looking

[mkjustuk]

Can some kind person point me to the setup readme for hola and nz i tried the proxy setting in edge and i can logon and play from tvnz using the hola exe but cant configure it for freevine download thanks for looking

Download the Hola exe and rename it to hola-proxy and put that in the usual place.

Then in the config.yaml file set it to:

proxy: hola

[PSXman_uk]

Can some kind person point me to the setup readme for hola and nz i tried the proxy setting in edge and i can logon and play from tvnz using the hola exe but cant configure it for freevine download thanks for looking

Download the Hola exe and rename it to hola-proxy and put that in the usual place.

Then in the config.yaml file set it to:

proxy: hola

Ive done that just get a flashing cursor


❯_freevine v1.1.7

14:51:29.181 INFO : TVNZ
14:51:29.181 INFO : + Adding service profile
14:51:29.232 INFO : + Adding Hola proxy location: NZ

[stabbedbybrick]

The latest commit should've resolved this.

Hola was set to use residential proxies, but it would appear that they don't work properly for all countries. So I've now set it to use the default datacenters instead. There doesn't seem to be much difference between the two anyway.

[PSXman_uk]

The latest commit should've resolved this.

Hola was set to use residential proxies, but it would appear that they don't work properly for all countries. So I've now set it to use the default datacenters instead. There doesn't seem to be much difference between the two anyway.

Updated now but got this error

Transaction error: temporary ban detected. Retrying with the fallback mechanism...

[stabbedbybrick]

Updated now but got this error

Transaction error: temporary ban detected. Retrying with the fallback mechanism...

Yeah, your IP has been temporarily banned from their API for making too many requests in a short amount of time. Not much I can do about that. You either need to change your IP or wait.