yt-dlp 2026.1.31__tar.gz → 2026.2.3.233612.dev0__tar.gz

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/Changelog.md

@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@
 # To create a release, dispatch the https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/actions/workflows/release.yml workflow on master
 -->
 
+### 2026.02.03.233612
+
+#### Extractor changes
+- **unsupported**: [Update unsupported URLs](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/commit/c677d866d41eb4075b0a5e0c944a6543fc13f15d) ([#15812](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/15812)) by [doe1080](https://github.com/doe1080)
+- **youtube**: [Default to `tv` player JS variant](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/commit/1a895c18aaaf00f557aa8cbacb21faa638842431) ([#15818](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/15818)) by [bashonly](https://github.com/bashonly)
+
 ### 2026.01.31
 
 #### Extractor changes

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/PKG-INFO

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Metadata-Version: 2.4
 Name: yt-dlp
-Version: 2026.1.31
+Version: 2026.2.3.233612.dev0
 Summary: A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
 Project-URL: Documentation, https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#readme
 Project-URL: Repository, https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ Tip: Use `CTRL`+`F` (or `Command`+`F`)  to search by keywords
     --no-update                     Do not check for updates (default)
     --update-to [CHANNEL]@[TAG]     Upgrade/downgrade to a specific version.
                                     CHANNEL can be a repository as well. CHANNEL
-                                    and TAG default to "stable" and "latest"
+                                    and TAG default to "nightly" and "latest"
                                     respectively if omitted; See "UPDATE" for
                                     details. Supported channels: stable,
                                     nightly, master
@@ -1938,7 +1938,7 @@ The following extractors use this feature:
 * `player_skip`: Skip some network requests that are generally needed for robust extraction. One or more of `configs` (skip client configs), `webpage` (skip initial webpage), `js` (skip js player), `initial_data` (skip initial data/next ep request). While these options can help reduce the number of requests needed or avoid some rate-limiting, they could cause issues such as missing formats or metadata.  See [#860](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/pull/860) and [#12826](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/12826) for more details
 * `webpage_skip`: Skip extraction of embedded webpage data. One or both of `player_response`, `initial_data`. These options are for testing purposes and don't skip any network requests
 * `player_params`: YouTube player parameters to use for player requests. Will overwrite any default ones set by yt-dlp.
-* `player_js_variant`: The player javascript variant to use for n/sig deciphering. The known variants are: `main`, `tcc`, `tce`, `es5`, `es6`, `tv`, `tv_es6`, `phone`, `tablet`. The default is `main`, and the others are for debugging purposes. You can use `actual` to go with what is prescribed by the site
+* `player_js_variant`: The player javascript variant to use for n/sig deciphering. The known variants are: `main`, `tcc`, `tce`, `es5`, `es6`, `tv`, `tv_es6`, `phone`. The default is `tv`, and the others are for debugging purposes. You can use `actual` to go with what is prescribed by the site
 * `player_js_version`: The player javascript version to use for n/sig deciphering, in the format of `signature_timestamp@hash` (e.g. `20348@0004de42`). The default is to use what is prescribed by the site, and can be selected with `actual`
 * `comment_sort`: `top` or `new` (default) - choose comment sorting mode (on YouTube's side)
 * `max_comments`: Limit the amount of comments to gather. Comma-separated list of integers representing `max-comments,max-parents,max-replies,max-replies-per-thread,max-depth`. Default is `all,all,all,all,all`

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/README.md

@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ Tip: Use `CTRL`+`F` (or `Command`+`F`)  to search by keywords
     --no-update                     Do not check for updates (default)
     --update-to [CHANNEL]@[TAG]     Upgrade/downgrade to a specific version.
                                     CHANNEL can be a repository as well. CHANNEL
-                                    and TAG default to "stable" and "latest"
+                                    and TAG default to "nightly" and "latest"
                                     respectively if omitted; See "UPDATE" for
                                     details. Supported channels: stable,
                                     nightly, master
@@ -1868,7 +1868,7 @@ The following extractors use this feature:
 * `player_skip`: Skip some network requests that are generally needed for robust extraction. One or more of `configs` (skip client configs), `webpage` (skip initial webpage), `js` (skip js player), `initial_data` (skip initial data/next ep request). While these options can help reduce the number of requests needed or avoid some rate-limiting, they could cause issues such as missing formats or metadata.  See [#860](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/pull/860) and [#12826](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/12826) for more details
 * `webpage_skip`: Skip extraction of embedded webpage data. One or both of `player_response`, `initial_data`. These options are for testing purposes and don't skip any network requests
 * `player_params`: YouTube player parameters to use for player requests. Will overwrite any default ones set by yt-dlp.
-* `player_js_variant`: The player javascript variant to use for n/sig deciphering. The known variants are: `main`, `tcc`, `tce`, `es5`, `es6`, `tv`, `tv_es6`, `phone`, `tablet`. The default is `main`, and the others are for debugging purposes. You can use `actual` to go with what is prescribed by the site
+* `player_js_variant`: The player javascript variant to use for n/sig deciphering. The known variants are: `main`, `tcc`, `tce`, `es5`, `es6`, `tv`, `tv_es6`, `phone`. The default is `tv`, and the others are for debugging purposes. You can use `actual` to go with what is prescribed by the site
 * `player_js_version`: The player javascript version to use for n/sig deciphering, in the format of `signature_timestamp@hash` (e.g. `20348@0004de42`). The default is to use what is prescribed by the site, and can be selected with `actual`
 * `comment_sort`: `top` or `new` (default) - choose comment sorting mode (on YouTube's side)
 * `max_comments`: Limit the amount of comments to gather. Comma-separated list of integers representing `max-comments,max-parents,max-replies,max-replies-per-thread,max-depth`. Default is `all,all,all,all,all`

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/README.txt

@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ General Options:
     --no-update                     Do not check for updates (default)
     --update-to [CHANNEL]@[TAG]     Upgrade/downgrade to a specific version.
                                     CHANNEL can be a repository as well. CHANNEL
-                                    and TAG default to "stable" and "latest"
+                                    and TAG default to "nightly" and "latest"
                                     respectively if omitted; See "UPDATE" for
                                     details. Supported channels: stable,
                                     nightly, master
@@ -2345,9 +2345,9 @@ youtube
     Will overwrite any default ones set by yt-dlp.
 -   player_js_variant: The player javascript variant to use for n/sig
     deciphering. The known variants are: main, tcc, tce, es5, es6, tv,
-    tv_es6, phone, tablet. The default is main, and the others are for
-    debugging purposes. You can use actual to go with what is prescribed
-    by the site
+    tv_es6, phone. The default is tv, and the others are for debugging
+    purposes. You can use actual to go with what is prescribed by the
+    site
 -   player_js_version: The player javascript version to use for n/sig
     deciphering, in the format of signature_timestamp@hash (e.g.
     20348@0004de42). The default is to use what is prescribed by the

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/completions/fish/yt-dlp.fish

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ complete --command yt-dlp --long-option help --short-option h --description 'Pri
 complete --command yt-dlp --long-option version --description 'Print program version and exit'
 complete --command yt-dlp --long-option update --short-option U --description 'Check if updates are available. You installed yt-dlp from a manual build or with a package manager; Use that to update'
 complete --command yt-dlp --long-option no-update --description 'Do not check for updates (default)'
-complete --command yt-dlp --long-option update-to --description 'Upgrade/downgrade to a specific version. CHANNEL can be a repository as well. CHANNEL and TAG default to "stable" and "latest" respectively if omitted; See "UPDATE" for details. Supported channels: stable, nightly, master'
+complete --command yt-dlp --long-option update-to --description 'Upgrade/downgrade to a specific version. CHANNEL can be a repository as well. CHANNEL and TAG default to "nightly" and "latest" respectively if omitted; See "UPDATE" for details. Supported channels: stable, nightly, master'
 complete --command yt-dlp --long-option ignore-errors --short-option i --description 'Ignore download and postprocessing errors. The download will be considered successful even if the postprocessing fails'
 complete --command yt-dlp --long-option no-abort-on-error --description 'Continue with next video on download errors; e.g. to skip unavailable videos in a playlist (default)'
 complete --command yt-dlp --long-option abort-on-error --description 'Abort downloading of further videos if an error occurs (Alias: --no-ignore-errors)'

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/yt-dlp.1

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Do not check for updates (default)
 --update-to \f[I][CHANNEL]\[at][TAG]\f[R]
 Upgrade/downgrade to a specific version.
 CHANNEL can be a repository as well.
-CHANNEL and TAG default to \[dq]stable\[dq] and \[dq]latest\[dq]
+CHANNEL and TAG default to \[dq]nightly\[dq] and \[dq]latest\[dq]
 respectively if omitted; See \[dq]UPDATE\[dq] for details.
 Supported channels: stable, nightly, master
 .TP
@@ -2763,9 +2763,8 @@ Will overwrite any default ones set by yt-dlp.
 n/sig deciphering.
 The known variants are: \f[V]main\f[R], \f[V]tcc\f[R], \f[V]tce\f[R],
 \f[V]es5\f[R], \f[V]es6\f[R], \f[V]tv\f[R], \f[V]tv_es6\f[R],
-\f[V]phone\f[R], \f[V]tablet\f[R].
-The default is \f[V]main\f[R], and the others are for debugging
-purposes.
+\f[V]phone\f[R].
+The default is \f[V]tv\f[R], and the others are for debugging purposes.
 You can use \f[V]actual\f[R] to go with what is prescribed by the site
 .IP \[bu] 2
 \f[V]player_js_version\f[R]: The player javascript version to use for

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/yt_dlp/extractor/lazy_extractors.py

@@ -5862,7 +5862,7 @@ class UnsupportedInfoExtractor(LazyLoadExtractor):
 class KnownDRMIE(UnsupportedInfoExtractor):
     _module = 'yt_dlp.extractor.unsupported'
     IE_NAME = 'DRM'
-    _VALID_URL = 'https?://(?:www\\.)?(?:play\\.hbomax\\.com|channel(?:4|5)\\.com|peacocktv\\.com|(?:[\\w.]+\\.)?disneyplus\\.com|open\\.spotify\\.com|tvnz\\.co\\.nz|oneplus\\.ch|artstation\\.com/learning/courses|philo\\.com|(?:[\\w.]+\\.)?mech-plus\\.com|aha\\.video|mubi\\.com|vootkids\\.com|nowtv\\.it/watch|tv\\.apple\\.com|primevideo\\.com|hulu\\.com|resource\\.inkryptvideos\\.com|joyn\\.de|amazon\\.(?:\\w{2}\\.)?\\w+/gp/video|music\\.amazon\\.(?:\\w{2}\\.)?\\w+|(?:watch|front)\\.njpwworld\\.com|qub\\.ca/vrai|(?:beta\\.)?crunchyroll\\.com|viki\\.com|deezer\\.com|b-ch\\.com|ctv\\.ca|noovo\\.ca|tsn\\.ca|paramountplus\\.com|(?:m\\.)?(?:sony)?crackle\\.com|cw(?:tv(?:pr)?|seed)\\.com|6play\\.fr|rtlplay\\.be|play\\.rtl\\.hr|rtlmost\\.hu|plus\\.rtl\\.de(?!/podcast/)|mediasetinfinity\\.es|tv5mondeplus\\.com)'
+    _VALID_URL = 'https?://(?:www\\.)?(?:play\\.hbomax\\.com|channel(?:4|5)\\.com|peacocktv\\.com|(?:[\\w.]+\\.)?disneyplus\\.com|open\\.spotify\\.com|tvnz\\.co\\.nz|oneplus\\.ch|artstation\\.com/learning/courses|philo\\.com|(?:[\\w.]+\\.)?mech-plus\\.com|aha\\.video|mubi\\.com|vootkids\\.com|nowtv\\.it/watch|tv\\.apple\\.com|primevideo\\.com|hulu\\.com|resource\\.inkryptvideos\\.com|joyn\\.de|amazon\\.(?:\\w{2}\\.)?\\w+/gp/video|music\\.amazon\\.(?:\\w{2}\\.)?\\w+|(?:watch|front)\\.njpwworld\\.com|qub\\.ca/vrai|(?:beta\\.)?crunchyroll\\.com|viki\\.com|deezer\\.com|b-ch\\.com|ctv\\.ca|noovo\\.ca|tsn\\.ca|paramountplus\\.com|(?:m\\.)?(?:sony)?crackle\\.com|cw(?:tv(?:pr)?|seed)\\.com|6play\\.fr|rtlplay\\.be|play\\.rtl\\.hr|rtlmost\\.hu|plus\\.rtl\\.de(?!/podcast/)|mediasetinfinity\\.es|tv5mondeplus\\.com|tv\\.rakuten\\.co\\.jp|watch\\.telusoriginals\\.com|video\\.unext\\.jp|www\\.web\\.nhk)'
     IE_DESC = False
 
 

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/yt_dlp/extractor/unsupported.py

@@ -67,6 +67,10 @@ class KnownDRMIE(UnsupportedInfoExtractor):
         r'plus\.rtl\.de(?!/podcast/)',
         r'mediasetinfinity\.es',
         r'tv5mondeplus\.com',
+        r'tv\.rakuten\.co\.jp',
+        r'watch\.telusoriginals\.com',
+        r'video\.unext\.jp',
+        r'www\.web\.nhk',
     )
 
     _TESTS = [{
@@ -231,6 +235,23 @@ class KnownDRMIE(UnsupportedInfoExtractor):
         # https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/14743
         'url': 'https://www.tv5mondeplus.com/',
         'only_matching': True,
+    }, {
+        # https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/8821
+        'url': 'https://tv.rakuten.co.jp/content/519554/',
+        'only_matching': True,
+    }, {
+        # https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/9851
+        'url': 'https://watch.telusoriginals.com/play?assetID=fruit-is-ripe',
+        'only_matching': True,
+    }, {
+        # https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/13220
+        # https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/14564
+        'url': 'https://video.unext.jp/play/SID0062010/ED00337407',
+        'only_matching': True,
+    }, {
+        # https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/14620
+        'url': 'https://www.web.nhk/tv/an/72hours/pl/series-tep-W3W8WRN8M3/ep/QW8ZY6146V',
+        'only_matching': True,
     }]
 
     def _real_extract(self, url):

{yt_dlp-2026.1.31 → yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0}/yt_dlp/extractor/youtube/_video.py

@@ -1879,7 +1879,7 @@ class YoutubeIE(YoutubeBaseInfoExtractor):
     }]
 
     _DEFAULT_PLAYER_JS_VERSION = 'actual'
-    _DEFAULT_PLAYER_JS_VARIANT = 'main'
+    _DEFAULT_PLAYER_JS_VARIANT = 'tv'
     _PLAYER_JS_VARIANT_MAP = {
         'main': 'player_ias.vflset/en_US/base.js',
         'tcc': 'player_ias_tcc.vflset/en_US/base.js',

yt_dlp-2026.2.3.233612.dev0/yt_dlp/version.py

@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+# Autogenerated by devscripts/update-version.py
+
+__version__ = '2026.02.03.233612'
+
+RELEASE_GIT_HEAD = 'c677d866d41eb4075b0a5e0c944a6543fc13f15d'
+
+VARIANT = 'pip'
+
+UPDATE_HINT = 'You installed yt-dlp with pip or using the wheel from PyPi; Use that to update'
+
+CHANNEL = 'nightly'
+
+ORIGIN = 'yt-dlp/yt-dlp-nightly-builds'
+
+_pkg_version = '2026.02.03.233612dev'

yt_dlp-2026.1.31/yt_dlp/version.py

@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-# Autogenerated by devscripts/update-version.py
-
-__version__ = '2026.01.31'
-
-RELEASE_GIT_HEAD = '9a9a6b6fe44a30458c1754ef064f354f04a84004'
-
-VARIANT = 'pip'
-
-UPDATE_HINT = 'You installed yt-dlp with pip or using the wheel from PyPi; Use that to update'
-
-CHANNEL = 'stable'
-
-ORIGIN = 'yt-dlp/yt-dlp'
-
-_pkg_version = '2026.01.31'