AIO-Video-Downloader

📌 About the Project

Welcome to TubeAIO NextGen — a ground-up reimagining of the beloved AIO Video Downloader, one of the most popular open-source video downloader on GitHub with thousands of downloads and a thriving community.

Why a rewrite?

The original AIO Video Downloader was an incredible piece of software. Built on the rock-solid * yt-dlp* engine, it delivered a smooth, privacy-respecting experience that people genuinely loved. But as the feature requests grew — a recommendation engine, torrent support, a full-featured browser, advanced background playback, a movie section — it became clear that bolting these onto the existing architecture would eventually compromise performance, stability, and developer happiness.

So we made a bold decision: start fresh.

TubeAIO NextGen is a complete rebuild. Every module, every decision, every line of code has been reconsidered from the ground up — not because the old way was wrong, but because the future we want to build demands a stronger foundation. The spirit of AIO remains unchanged: open, private, ad-free, and community-driven. But now it’s built to scale, evolve, and surprise you.

🔗 Coming from the original AIO? This project is a fresh branch of the original AIO Video Downloader. For the current stable release, visit the legacy AIO repo. TubeAIO NextGen is a sibling project with an expanded vision and a fully redesigned architecture.

🎯 Our Vision — What We’re Building

This isn’t just an update. It’s a statement of intent. Here’s what the NextGen platform is set to deliver:

Feature	Description
🤖 Smart Recommendation Engine	Personalized video recommendations based on your watch history, searches, and interactions. Think of it as your own private curator.
🎵 Robust Background Audio	Keep the music and podcasts playing while you use other apps or lock your screen. No interruptions — just pure audio.
🌐 Built-in Ad-Free Browser	Browse the web completely ad-free with a built-in video grabber that’s always watching. Find a video anywhere, grab it instantly.
🎬 Movie Download Section	A dedicated section to search movie repositories, stream or download films — all from within the app.
⚡ Torrent Support	Download files and media directly via torrent, without needing a separate app or tool.
🔒 Private Vault	Secure, app-locked storage for your sensitive media — hidden from the gallery and protected.
🎬 Powerful Video Player	Hardware-accelerated playback, subtitle support, up to 4K quality, and casting support.
🌍 Universal Platform Support	Works with 1000+ websites via yt-dlp, plus the built-in browser for everything else.
🛡️ 100% Ad-Free & Open Source	No ads, no trackers, no telemetry. Just you, your content, and your privacy.

And of course — everything the original AIO had, and more. We’re not leaving any feature behind.

✨ Key Features

🎯 One-Tap Simplicity	⚡ Multi-Connection Speed	🎬 4K Video Playback
Smart content detection makes downloading effortless	Parallel connections and background processing for maximum speed	Hardware acceleration, subtitles, and casting support
🔒 Private Vault	🌐 Universal Support	🛡️ Ad-Free Forever
Secure, app-locked storage for sensitive files	Works with 1000+ sites and a built-in browser	No ads, no trackers, no nonsense

📱 Screenshots

📸 Screenshots below are from the original AIO Video Downloader (legacy). The TubeAIO NextGen UI is being built from scratch with a fresh, modern design. Fresh screenshots coming soon!

💻 Tech Stack & Architecture

TubeAIO NextGen is built with modern Android development best practices in mind. The architecture is designed for scalability, maintainability, and performance — allowing contributors to work on independent modules without stepping on each other’s toes.

🏗️ Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                 UI Layer                    │
│  (Kotlin, Custom Views, MVVM, Coroutines)   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│              Domain Layer                   │
│  (Use Cases, Business Logic, Interfaces)    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│               Data Layer                    │
│  (Repositories, Data Sources, Caching)      │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│             Engine Layer                    │
│   (yt-dlp, NewPipe, Torrent, Browser)       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Language: 100% Kotlin
• Architecture: Modular MVVM with Clean Architecture principles
• UI: Custom performance-optimized themes (non-Material strict)
• Async: Kotlin Coroutines + Flow for reactive data streams
• DI: Dependency Injection for loose coupling
• Engines:
  • yt-dlp — the heart of video extraction
  • youtubedl-android — Android wrapper for yt-dlp
  • NewPipe Extractor — alternative extraction backend

🚀 Getting Started

Ready to dive in? Here’s how to get started with TubeAIO NextGen:

🔽 Installation

1. Download the latest APK from tubeaio.com or from the Releases page.
2. Install the APK on your Android 8.0+ device.
3. Grant the necessary permissions (storage, network) and you’re good to go.

🎬 Using the App

1. Browse — Use the built-in ad-free browser to find any video, or search directly in the Movie section.
2. Detect — The app automatically detects media streams, torrent links, and downloadable content.
3. Choose — Pick your quality (up to 4K), subtitle language, or torrent settings.
4. Download — Watch the progress, manage queues, and continue browsing.
5. Watch — Play downloaded content with the powerful built-in player or cast to your TV.
6. Secure — Move sensitive files to the Private Folder to hide them from the gallery.

🤝 Join the Team

We’re building something ambitious, and we need helping hands! TubeAIO NextGen is looking for maintainers, contributors, and open-source enthusiasts who want to be part of a community-driven project that respects user privacy.

🧑‍💻 Open Roles

Role	What You’ll Do
🏗️ Core Developer	Build and optimize the download engine, torrent module, and background playback system.
🤖 Recommendation Engineer	Design and implement the smart recommendation system — algorithms, data pipelines, and UI.
🌐 Browser Developer	Build the ad-free web browser with seamless video detection and smooth UX.
🎬 Media Section Developer	Implement the movie search, repository integration, and streaming playback.
🎨 UI/UX Designer	Craft the NextGen interface — clean, modern, and performance-first.
🔍 Code Reviewer	Help maintain code quality, review PRs, and keep the main branch stable.

💡 How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository and explore the codebase.
2. Pick an issue tagged with [NextGen] or propose a new feature.
3. Make your changes, write tests if applicable, and submit a pull request.
4. Join the discussion and help shape the future of the project.

💬 Want to get involved? Open a New Issue with the tag [NextGen Contributor] and tell us how you’d like to help. We also have a Discussions page where we talk about features, architecture, and the roadmap.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Minimum Android	Android 8.0 (API 26)
Language	100% Kotlin
Architecture	Modular MVVM + Clean Architecture
Extraction Engine	yt-dlp / youtubedl-android
Alternative Engine	NewPipe Extractor
License	Custom Open Source License
Website	tubeaio.com

📜 Multi-Language Support

We’re committed to making TubeAIO NextGen accessible to everyone. The README is available in multiple languages:

English | 简体中文 | हिन्दी | Español | Français | Bahasa Indonesia | Русский | Tiếng Việt

🌟 If You Like What We’re Building — Give Us a Star!

It takes a second, and it really helps more people discover the project. Every ⭐ means the world to us.

Made with ❤️ in India 🇮🇳

Respecting Privacy • Promoting Transparency • Building the Future