MpGrab is a minimalist YouTube-to-MP3 downloader built with Rust and the egui framework.

Features

• Native Performance: Built for speed, memory safety and minimal overhead compared to interpreted alternatives.
• Multi-Environment Support: Available both for Windows and Linux.
• Single Executable: No installation or dependencies required; just download and run (Plug-and-play application).
• Minimalist Interface: Clean, distraction-free GUI, without ads or bloat.

Also visit the Changelog for a list of future features and updates.

Technical Implementation

• Rust Ecosystem: Developed using modern crates for robust error handling and efficient message passing.
• Real-Time Feedback: Uses MPSC channels for cross-thread status updates.
• Async Architecture: Asynchronous background processing ensures long-running downloads don't freeze the main thread.

Installation Guide

MpGrab is a portable, single-binary application. This means you don't need to install any external dependencies like Python, yt-dlp, or FFmpeg. Everything is packed inside the executable.

Windows

1. Download mpgrab.exe from the Releases page.
2. Move it to a folder of your choice (e.g., Desktop or Downloads).
3. Double-click to run.

Note: Since the app is unsigned, Windows Defender will show a "Windows protected your PC" warning. Click More info and then Run anyway.

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Linux

1. Download mpgrab from the Releases page.
2. Open your terminal and navigate to the download folder.
3. Give it execution permissions:

chmod +x mpgrab

4. Run it:

./mpgrab