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Can I stream to a media player and download simultaneously? #9786

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opened 2026-02-21 05:13:35 -05:00 by deekerman · 7 comments

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2026-02-21 05:13:35 -05:00

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Originally created by @tezJR on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017).

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I want to use youtube-dl to stream to a media player and download simultaneously. I'm on Windows 7. I can do it, but so far only by calling two instances of youtube-dl, doubling the bandwidth and data used.

Originally created by @tezJR on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017). ## Please follow the guide below - You will be asked some questions and requested to provide some information, please read them **carefully** and answer honestly - Put an `x` into all the boxes [ ] relevant to your *issue* (like that [x]) - Use *Preview* tab to see how your issue will actually look like --- ### Make sure you are using the *latest* version: run `youtube-dl --version` and ensure your version is *2017.02.01*. If it's not read [this FAQ entry](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md#how-do-i-update-youtube-dl) and update. Issues with outdated version will be rejected. - [x] I've **verified** and **I assure** that I'm running youtube-dl **2017.02.01** ### Before submitting an *issue* make sure you have: - [x] At least skimmed through [README](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md) and **most notably** [FAQ](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl#faq) and [BUGS](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl#bugs) sections - [x] [Searched](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/search?type=Issues) the bugtracker for similar issues including closed ones ### What is the purpose of your *issue*? - [ ] Bug report (encountered problems with youtube-dl) - [ ] Site support request (request for adding support for a new site) - [ ] Feature request (request for a new functionality) - [x] Question - [ ] Other --- ### The following sections concretize particular purposed issues, you can erase any section (the contents between triple ---) not applicable to your *issue* --- ### Description of your *issue*, suggested solution and other information I want to use youtube-dl to stream to a media player and download simultaneously. I'm on Windows 7. I can do it, but so far only by calling two instances of youtube-dl, doubling the bandwidth and data used.

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2026-02-21 05:13:38 -05:00

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@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017):

On UNIX (Linux, Mac, etc.), tee can do that. Seems there's a correspondance on Windows

@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017): On UNIX (Linux, Mac, etc.), ```tee``` can do that. Seems [there's a correspondance on Windows](http://superuser.com/questions/74127/tee-for-windows)

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2026-02-21 05:13:40 -05:00

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@tezJR commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017):

I've tried various permutations of
youtube-dl -f Mobile "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" | tee -o - "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" | "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -
in Powershell (I don't know if that's correct), but it just sends me to a >> prompt, which gives another >> prompt no matter what I enter.

@tezJR commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017): I've tried various permutations of youtube-dl -f Mobile "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" | tee -o - "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" | "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" - in Powershell (I don't know if that's correct), but it just sends me to a >> prompt, which gives another >> prompt no matter what I enter.

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2026-02-21 05:13:40 -05:00

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@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017):

FYI, on Linux the syntax is:

youtube-dl -f Mobile "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" -o - | tee output.mp4 | vlc -

@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2017): FYI, on Linux the syntax is: ``` youtube-dl -f Mobile "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" -o - | tee output.mp4 | vlc - ```

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2026-02-21 05:13:40 -05:00

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@tezJR commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2017):

From Powershell's suggestion "3,General" and "The term 'vlc' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.", I changed that to .\youtube-dl -f Mobile "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" -o - | tee output.mp4 | "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -
but I still get a >> prompt, but no download or stream that I can see.

(I'm new to both tee and Powershell.)

@tezJR commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2017): From Powershell's suggestion "3,General" and "The term 'vlc' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.", I changed that to .\youtube-dl -f Mobile "http://twitch.tv/Brotatoe" -o - | tee output.mp4 | "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" - but I still get a >> prompt, but no download or stream that I can see. (I'm new to both tee and Powershell.)

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@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2017):

I have little knowledge over PowerShell, either. And I don't use Windows. Maybe someone on IRC can help

@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2017): I have little knowledge over PowerShell, either. And I don't use Windows. Maybe someone on IRC can help

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2026-02-21 05:13:40 -05:00

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@tezJR commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2017):

PowerShell IRC said PS's pipeline doesn't mix well with binary data, to stick with cmd but something like tee doesn't come stock. They don't know where to go from there though. Powershell's forum hasn't yet replied. I tried Unxutils from your link but it downloads a damaged archive.

I'll try sevenforums. Any other suggestions who I might ask?

@tezJR commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2017): PowerShell IRC said PS's pipeline doesn't mix well with binary data, to stick with cmd but something like tee doesn't come stock. They don't know where to go from there though. Powershell's forum hasn't yet replied. I tried Unxutils from your link but it downloads a damaged archive. I'll try sevenforums. Any other suggestions who I might ask?

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 05:13:41 -05:00

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@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2017):

Maybe GNUWin32's coreutils is better than unxutils.

If none tee on Windows works, I guess the only option left is downloading the video to a file and open it after the download starts. For live streams, you may need --hls-use-mpegts so that you can watch the video before the download is complete.

Or stay away from Windows. Microsoft constantly ignores important bugs and brings headaches to users. Well just kidding :P

@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2017): Maybe GNUWin32's coreutils is better than unxutils. If none ```tee``` on Windows works, I guess the only option left is downloading the video to a file and open it after the download starts. For live streams, you may need ```--hls-use-mpegts``` so that you can watch the video before the download is complete. Or stay away from Windows. Microsoft constantly ignores important bugs and brings headaches to users. Well just kidding :P

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