ytdl-sub/docs/source/guides/getting_started/index.rst
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Getting Started
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Prerequisite Knowledge
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In order to use ``ytdl-sub`` in any of the forms listed in these docs, you will need some basic knowledge.
Be sure that you:
☑ Can navigate directories in a command line interface (or CLI)
☑ Have a basic understanding of YAML syntax
If you plan on using the headless image of ``ytdl-sub``, you:
☑ Can use ``nano`` or ``vim`` to edit OR
☑ Can mount the config directory somewhere you can open it using gui text editors
Additional useful (but not required) knowledge:
☑ Understanding how :yt-dlp:`\ ` works
Terminology
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Must-know terminology:
- ``subscription``: URL(s) that you want to download with specific metadata requirements.
- ``preset``: A media profile comprised of YAML configuration that can specify anything from metadata layout, media quality, or any feature of ytdl-sub, to apply to subscriptions. A preset can inherit other presets.
- ``prebuilt preset``: Presets that are included in ytdl-sub. These do most of the work defining plugins, overrides, etc in order to make downloads ready for player consumption.
- ``override``: Verb describing the act of overriding something in a preset. For example, the TV Show presets practically expect you to *override* the URL variable to tell ytdl-sub where to download from.
- ``override variables``: User-defined variables that are intended to *override* something.
- ``subscription file``: The file to specify all of your subscriptions and some override variables.
Intermediate terminology:
- ``plugin``: Modular logic to apply to a subscription. To use a plugin, it must be defined in a preset.
- ``config file``: An optional file where you can define custom presets and other advanced configuration.
- ``yt-dlp``: The underlying application that handles downloading for ytdl-sub.
Advanced terminology:
- ``entry variables``: Variables that derive from a downloaded yt-dlp entry (media).
- ``static variables``: Variables that do not have a dependency to entry variables.
- ``scripting``: Syntax that allows the use of entry variables, static variables, and functions in override variables.
Ready to Start?
---------------
Now that you've completed your install of ``ytdl-sub``, it's time to get started.
It is recommended to go through the below sections in order to fully grasp ytdl-sub.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 2
first_sub
first_download
automating_downloads
first_config