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[Update Request]: yt-dlp 2026.08.19
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Description
### What type of update are you requesting?
A new version of an existing package
### Current Package Identifier
yt-dlp.yt-dlp
### Package Version
2026.08.19
### Please describe the changes you would like to see
https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/releases/tag/2026.08.19
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with the yt-dlp 2026.08.19 release linked in the issue and locate the existing manifest for package identifier yt-dlp.yt-dlp. Done means the package metadata reflects version 2026.08.19 and the update is ready for repository validation.
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Assessment
- Domain
- release
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 72/100