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Feature Request: "--get-playlist-number" #11292

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opened 2026-02-21 04:36:44 -05:00 by deekerman · 4 comments

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Originally created by @keybounce on GitHub (Jul 20, 2017).

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I want to select specific videos from a playlist. Said playlist includes videos I've already downloaded and will skip.

I want to be able to say "youtube-dl --get-filename --get-playlist-number playlist" (or something similar), so I know what numbers to pass to "youtube-dl --playlist-items 2,3,5,7,11" (or similar).

Is there any way to do something like this now?

Originally created by @keybounce on GitHub (Jul 20, 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 *2017.07.15*. 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 Issues with outdated version will be rejected.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 **2017.07.15** ### 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) - [x ] Feature request (request for a new functionality) - [x ] Question - [ ] Other --- I want to select specific videos from a playlist. Said playlist includes videos I've already downloaded and will skip. I want to be able to say "youtube-dl --get-filename --get-playlist-number playlist" (or something similar), so I know what numbers to pass to "youtube-dl --playlist-items 2,3,5,7,11" (or similar). Is there any way to do something like this now?

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@dstftw commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2017):

Why even bother with that? Just use --download-archive.

@dstftw commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2017): Why even bother with that? Just use `--download-archive`.

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@keybounce commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2017):

Nope.

I am using --download-archive. (It's in the default config file for me).
Some videos in the playlist I have are of no interest to me.

I want to see what videos are in the playlist, and decide which to download.

If a video is in the playlist and in the download-archive list file, then it won't even be attempted, and I won't see a filename for it -- so if I am counting filenames, I won't have the right playlist index.

(Entirely separate, why am I not getting notices when a response to my posts here come in?)

@keybounce commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2017): Nope. I am using --download-archive. (It's in the default config file for me). Some videos in the playlist I have are of no interest to me. I want to see what videos are in the playlist, and decide which to download. If a video is in the playlist and in the download-archive list file, then it won't even be attempted, and I won't see a filename for it -- so if I am counting filenames, I won't have the right playlist index. (Entirely separate, why am I not getting notices when a response to my posts here come in?)

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@dstftw commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2017):

--get-filename -o '%(playlist_index)s - %(title)s'.

@dstftw commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2017): `--get-filename -o '%(playlist_index)s - %(title)s'`.

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@keybounce commented on GitHub (Sep 3, 2017):

Ohh, that should work nicely.

(and still no email notices of responses.)

@keybounce commented on GitHub (Sep 3, 2017): Ohh, that should work nicely. (and still no email notices of responses.)

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Feature Request: "--get-playlist-number" #11292

Please follow the guide below

Make sure you are using the latest version: run youtube-dl --version and ensure your version is 2017.07.15. If it's not read this FAQ entry and update. Issues with outdated version will be rejected.

Before submitting an issue make sure you have:

What is the purpose of your issue?

Make sure you are using the latest version: run `youtube-dl --version` and ensure your version is 2017.07.15. If it's not read this FAQ entry and update. Issues with outdated version will be rejected.