Hey there! Thanks for wanting to help make YouStealD better. 🎉 This is a pet project born out of a desire to download videos without messing with the console. It has since grown into a full-fledged tool that I want to share with everyone.
Whether you're fixing a typo, adding a feature, or just reporting a weird bug — every bit helps.
Before opening an issue, please:
- Check existing issues — maybe it's already known.
- Try the latest release — your bug might already be fixed.
If it's still there, tell me:
- What OS + Qt version you're using (e.g., "Windows 11, Qt 6.6 MSVC")
- What you did (steps to reproduce)
- What happened vs what you expected
- Logs help a lot — enable the debug panel in Settings or run from console
- yt-dlp version (
yt-dlp --version) — sometimes the issue is upstream
💡 Pro tip: If the app crashes on startup, try running
YouStealD.exe --debugfrom terminal — it might print a useful error.
Cool! Before suggesting:
- Search Issues and Discussions — maybe someone already asked for this.
- Think about the why: "I want to download Shorts" is good, but "I want to archive my favorite creator's content automatically" is even better — it helps me understand the real need.
Open an issue with the enhancement label and describe:
- What problem this solves
- How you imagine it working (mockups welcome!)
- Any edge cases you've thought about
Awesome! Here's how to make your contribution smooth:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/YouStealD.git
cd YouStealD
git checkout -b feat/cool-new-thing # or fix/bug-description