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podcast-dl for Mac

CLI for downloading and archiving podcasts

Quick answer: podcast-dl is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install podcast-dl. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

What podcast-dl is

podcast-dl is a media app for macOS: CLI for downloading and archiving podcasts.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/lightpohl/podcast-dl.

How to install podcast-dl

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install podcast-dl.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install podcast-dl on Mac?

Run brew install podcast-dl in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is podcast-dl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does podcast-dl run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is podcast-dl?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of podcast-dl is current?

The latest packaged version is 12.1.4.