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Show HN: VODForge – a free local desktop UI for YouTube video/playlist downloads

VODForge is a free desktop application that wraps yt-dlp and ffmpeg to download YouTube videos and playlists with automatically optimized bitrate, resolution, and frame-rate settings for downstream CTV workflows. It offers 4K support, 320 kbps MP3 export, theme customization, searchable library, and automatic organization by channel and playlist, aiming to replace paid converters and command-line tools.