Minitube
Minitube is a YouTube desktop application.
With it you can watch YouTube videos in a new way: you type a keyword, Minitube gives you an endless video stream.
Minitube is not about cloning the original YouTube web interface, it aims to create a new TV-like experience.
- Light on your computer. By consuming less CPU, Minitube preserves battery life and keeps your laptop cool. That's because Minitube does not use the Flash Player.
- High Definition. Minitube plays HD videos up to 1080p. Go full-screen and watch them play smoothly.
- 1-Click Downloads Download your favorite clips to your computer and put them on your portable device. Downloaded files are in MPEG4 format which is compatible with most devices, including Apple ones.
- Stop fiddling. Just search for something. Minitube automatically plays videos one after another. Sit back and enjoy.
- Windows It works on 2000/XP/Vista/7
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Mac OS X
You need an Intel Mac running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or better.
Available on the Mac App Store. (Due to Apple policies, the Mac App Store version cannot download videos)
- Linux Read the setup instructions. Please consider making a donation. Source code
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- Help translating Minitube to your native language! You can do it online on Transifex.
- Need help? Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Head over to the brand new Minitube forums.
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- Jan 5. Minitube 1.7 released
- Oct 29. Minitube 1.6 released
- Aug 5. Minitube 1.5 to the rescue
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My kids just love this app! Easy to use and a great interface... just love it!
WimDS -
If you're looking for a way to check out YouTube clips outside the browser, it's a really elegant solution
Lifehacker -
It's a terrific app that eliminates the need to poke around YouTube's Web site and navigate through a sea of ads, comments, and related videos you may not care about.
OStatic -
Minitube allows you to search for videos in a breeze without any complications in between.
AppYourMac -
It sort of subtly changes your perception of what's going on.
Linux Format -
It's been a long time since I found a program that works out of the box and does what the blurb says it should. Minitube belongs on every multimedia PC.
Linux Magazine -
I believe you succeeded well in your goal to make watching videos more like the experience of watching television, and more enjoyable.
Tim -
I will be installing a copy of Minitube om my Mother's PC. I think Minitube would be a terrific way to introduce her to the world of Internet video. She really LOVES television, so I think she will like using Minitube as well.
Tim -
My 4 years old is a big fan of Minitube ;-)
Roberto -
A clean, modern interface and no requirement of third party plug-ins makes this program an invaluable tool
Tomaaato -
My dad has even told me that this is without a doubt the program that he spends most of his time on (he does other things, but this is almost constantly open in another space playing some traditional Italian music or 1930s comedies).
Tomaaato -
Great app! Was hesitant to buy, but it did what it said and was exactly what I was after!
James Bedford -
Works very well and is genuinely useful.
Allan Campbell -
At first, I was skeptical of the utility of Minitube. After installing it, and running it, I 'get' the purpose, and would gladly recommend it
Will, Stormfront Tech -
Was dubious to buy ... sounded basic... but thats the clever thing - it is! choose you search subject and off you go... continious material on that subject - Simples! well worth it!
Murtha Piggott