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Releases: GatewayCortex/youtube-clipper

v1.0.2 - Handle YouTube embed preview failures more gracefully

10 Apr 11:23

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This update improves how YouTube Clipper handles videos that do not allow reliable embedded playback inside the app.

Changes in this release:

  • Detect embedded YouTube preview failures for restricted videos
  • Show a clear fallback message instead of a broken preview
  • Keep manual timestamp clipping available even when preview is blocked
  • Add an "Open on YouTube" fallback link for affected videos
  • Document the behavior in the README

Notes:

  • Some videos can still be clipped even if YouTube does not allow inline embedded preview
  • This improves reliability without blocking the clipping workflow

v1.0.1 - Improve X-compatible MP4 exports

24 Mar 01:25

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Re-encoded MP4 exports for better X upload compatibilityThis update improves MP4 export compatibility for X uploads.

Changes in this release:

  • Re-encode generated clips as H.264 video with AAC audio
  • Use a safer MP4 output format for social uploads
  • Add web-friendly MP4 metadata for better upload/playback compatibility
  • Document the compatibility improvement in the README

Notes:

  • Clips are still generated locally on your machine
  • This update is intended to make exported MP4 files more reliable when uploading to X

v1.0.0 - Initial public release

23 Mar 21:05

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Initial public release of YouTube Clipper, a simple local-first tool for selecting part of a YouTube video and downloading that selection as an MP4.

Included in this release:

  • Paste a YouTube URL and load metadata
  • Preview the video in-page
  • Select a clip range with drag handles or timestamps
  • Export the selected range as an MP4
  • Local processing with yt-dlp and ffmpeg

Notes:

  • The app is designed to run locally on your machine
  • Use it only for content you have permission to download and edit