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Running --version takes 10 seconds! #12582

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opened 2026-02-21 05:27:42 -05:00 by deekerman · 3 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 05:27:42 -05:00

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Originally created by @Dingo64 on GitHub (Jan 10, 2018).

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I just installed youtube-dl using:


curl -L https://yt-dl.org/downloads/latest/youtube-dl -o /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl
chmod a+rx /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl

I have python3 and Debian 8 ARMhf. Running
youtube-dl --version
takes 10 seconds just to show
2018.01.07
Something is seriously wrong.

Originally created by @Dingo64 on GitHub (Jan 10, 2018). ## 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 this: `[x]`) - Use the *Preview* tab to see what your issue will actually look like --- ### Make sure you are using the *latest* version: run `youtube-dl --version` and ensure your version is *2018.01.07*. 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 Issues with outdated version will be rejected.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 **2018.01.07** ### Before submitting an *issue* make sure you have: - [x] At least skimmed through the [README](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md), **most notably** the [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 ### Description of your *issue*, suggested solution and other information Explanation of your *issue* in arbitrary form goes here. Please make sure the [description is worded well enough to be understood](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl#is-the-description-of-the-issue-itself-sufficient). Provide as much context and examples as possible. If work on your *issue* requires account credentials please provide them or explain how one can obtain them. I just installed youtube-dl using: ``` curl -L https://yt-dl.org/downloads/latest/youtube-dl -o /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl chmod a+rx /usr/local/bin/youtube-dl ``` I have python3 and Debian 8 ARMhf. Running `youtube-dl --version` takes 10 seconds just to show 2018.01.07 Something is seriously wrong.

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deekerman commented

2026-02-21 05:27:44 -05:00

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@Dingo64 commented on GitHub (Jan 10, 2018):

I am sorry but if this is a duplicate then where is the original issue?

@Dingo64 commented on GitHub (Jan 10, 2018): I am sorry but if this is a duplicate then where is the original issue?

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 05:27:45 -05:00

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@sleske commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2018):

Maybe @dstftw had this in mind:
issue #3029 - Slow on Raspberry Pi

@sleske commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2018): Maybe @dstftw had this in mind: issue #3029 - Slow on Raspberry Pi

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 05:27:45 -05:00

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@Dingo64 commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2018):

Thanks you very much, @sleske.

@Dingo64 commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2018): Thanks you very much, @sleske.

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Running --version takes 10 seconds! #12582

Please follow the guide below

Make sure you are using the latest version: run youtube-dl --version and ensure your version is 2018.01.07. 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?

Description of your issue, suggested solution and other information

Make sure you are using the latest version: run `youtube-dl --version` and ensure your version is 2018.01.07. If it's not, read this FAQ entry and update. Issues with outdated version will be rejected.