Minimal example returning "status code: 410" in different networks

[silvioprog]

Hey team!

I've been trying to use ytdl-core on different networks, but it keeps returning status code: 410, even with a minimal example like this:

const fs = require("fs");
const ytdl = require("ytdl-core");

ytdl("http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz-KE-bpKQ").pipe(
  fs.createWriteStream("video.mp4")
);

The problem is not related to my environment because I've tested it on different machines and networks, but the issue persists.

Could you help me try to solve it?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Korretdesigns]

I've been getting this error also and it sucks and annoys me...

[yarnie046]

anyone have solution?

[TECHLY420]

The status code `410` typically indicates that the requested resource is no longer available and has been permanently removed. This is not an issue with your specific setup but rather with the resource you're trying to access. In this case, it looks like YouTube is returning a `410 Gone` response, which means the video you're trying to download is no longer available. However, there are a few other possibilities and things you can check: ### 1. **Check the Video URL** Sometimes, YouTube removes videos or marks them as private. Double-check that the video is still accessible in your browser, and make sure it's publicly available. If it has been removed or is private, the `410` status will occur. ### 2. **Check for URL Format** Ensure the URL format you're passing to `ytdl-core` is correct. The URL you provided (`http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz-KE-bpKQ`) should work, but if you get a 410 error for that URL specifically, it might be the case that the video is either unavailable or restricted in your region. ### 3. **Try Different Videos** Test with other YouTube videos to see if it's an issue with this specific video or a broader issue with `ytdl-core`. For example, use this command for a widely known video: ```js const ytdl = require('ytdl-core'); const fs = require('fs'); ytdl(' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ') .pipe(fs.createWriteStream('video.mp4')); ``` If the new video works, the problem is with the original URL. ### 4. **Update `ytdl-core`** Ensure you're using the latest version of `ytdl-core`. The YouTube API changes frequently, and maintaining up-to-date libraries is essential for working around those changes. You can update the package by running: ```bash npm install ***@***.*** ``` ### 5. **Try Using `ytdl-core` with Additional Options** Sometimes, using additional options like `requestOptions` can help mitigate issues with downloading. You can modify your code like this: ```js const fs = require("fs"); const ytdl = require("ytdl-core"); const videoUrl = "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz-KE-bpKQ"; const options = { quality: 'highest', // choose video quality filter: 'audioandvideo', // filter for both video and audio requestOptions: { headers: { 'User-Agent': 'Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/58.0.3029.110 Safari/537.36' } } }; ytdl(videoUrl, options) .pipe(fs.createWriteStream('video.mp4')) .on('finish', () => console.log('Download completed!')); ``` You can specify additional request headers to mimic a real browser request, which sometimes bypasses blocking mechanisms. ### 6. **Consider Geo-blocking** Some content on YouTube is geo-restricted. If you're in a region where the video is blocked, YouTube might return a `410 Gone` error. If you suspect this might be the case, try using a VPN to change your location and check if that resolves the issue. ### 7. **Check for YouTube API Changes** If `ytdl-core` hasn't been updated recently or is no longer actively maintained, it's possible that YouTube has made changes that break the library. You can try looking at open issues on the `ytdl-core` GitHub repository to see if others are encountering the same issue. ### Summary The main reasons you're seeing a `410` error are likely either that the video is unavailable, geo-blocked, or that there are network-related issues affecting access to the video. Testing with different videos and updating `ytdl-core` should help narrow down the issue. Let me know how it goes or if you need further assistance!

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