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Quantified Commit Activity Over 30 Days

Developer	Avatar	Branches	PRs	Commits	Files	Changes
bashonly		1	20/18/0	18	16	968
trainman261		1	0/1/0	1	1	269
Oğulcan Tokar		1	1/1/0	1	2	206
sepro		1	4/4/0	4	7	103
scribblemaniac		1	1/1/0	1	1	89
github-actions[bot]		1	0/0/0	3	4	85
kclauhk		1	4/1/0	1	1	45
Hank Brown		1	1/1/0	1	1	27
Christopher Schreiner		1	1/1/0	1	1	26
vvto33		1	1/1/0	1	1	26
coletdjnz		1	2/1/1	1	5	17
garret1317		1	1/1/0	1	1	10
N/Ame		1	2/1/0	1	1	6
Mozi		1	3/1/0	1	1	5
szantnerb		1	1/1/0	1	1	4
middlingphys		1	1/1/0	1	1	3
hugepower		1	2/1/0	1	1	2
Deleted user (ghost)		0	0/0/1	0	0	0
None (s-tdh)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
Simon Sawicki (Grub4K)		0	2/0/0	0	0	0
None (ndyanx)		0	3/0/1	0	0	0
Paweł Kotiuk (pktiuk)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (shloop)		0	3/0/0	0	0	0
None (Hawker2)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (MrRawes)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (aarubui)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (demo308)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
notsugi (notsugi)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
ChocoLZS (ChocoLZS)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (Codenade)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
Cosmin Tanislav (Demon000)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (c-basalt)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
Chris Caruso (carusocr)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (marieell)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
Simon Kirsten (skirsten)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
Amir Kenzo (AmirKenzo)		0	2/0/2	0	0	0
Allen (allendema)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
voidptr_t (Sanceilaks)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (HobbyistDev)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
Subrat Lima (subrat-lima)		0	2/0/0	0	0	0
None (ClosedPort22)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (src-tinkerer)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
Xingchen Song(宋星辰) (xingchensong)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (spongebobberts)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
manav_chaudhary (manavchaudhary1)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0

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Recent Activity Analysis

The yt-dlp project currently has 1,390 open issues, indicating a high level of ongoing user engagement and potential challenges in maintaining the software. Recent activity shows a mix of bug reports, feature requests, and site-specific support queries. Notably, there are several issues related to site extractor failures, particularly for sites like JioCinema and Vimeo, suggesting that changes on these platforms may have impacted functionality.

A significant theme emerging from the recent issues is the ongoing struggle with DRM-protected content and the need for updates to extractors as websites evolve. Additionally, there are multiple requests for enhancements to existing features, such as improved metadata handling and better error reporting.

Issue Details

Most Recently Created Issues

1. Issue #10833: [RumbleChannel] download broken as of today

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 0 days ago
   • Update: N/A

2. Issue #10828: [Panopto] Streams starting at different times

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Update: N/A

3. Issue #10827: Add playlist_webpage_url field

   • Priority: Low
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Update: N/A

4. Issue #10825: download progress indicator

   • Priority: Low
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Update: N/A

5. Issue #10824: Feature Request: Exact Engagement Metrics for Facebook Reels (Comments, Reactions, Shares)

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Update: N/A

6. Issue #10823: support for JioSaavn artist downloads

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Update: N/A

7. Issue #10822: [spankbang] HTTP Error 410 - Can't download anything

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Update: N/A

8. Issue #10819: Download hangs forever for youtube format 18 on some videos

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open (Edited)
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Update: Edited recently

9. Issue #10818: ZenYandex broken extractor.

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open (Patch Available)
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Update: N/A

10. Issue #10816: Add support for atptour.com

    • Priority: Low
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 2 days ago
    • Update: N/A

Important Notes on Recent Issues:

• Many issues are related to specific sites that have undergone changes affecting the extraction process.
• There is a notable increase in requests for enhancements, indicating users are looking for more robust features or fixes to existing functionalities.
• The presence of patches available in some issues suggests active community involvement in resolving problems.

Conclusion of Issue Details

The recent activity highlights the dynamic nature of web scraping tools like yt-dlp, where continuous updates and community contributions are essential to keep pace with changes across various media platforms. The variety of issues indicates both challenges in maintaining functionality and opportunities for enhancement based on user feedback.

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Overview

The dataset contains a comprehensive list of open pull requests (PRs) for the yt-dlp project, which is a command-line tool for downloading audio and video content from various websites. There are currently 252 open PRs, showcasing a variety of enhancements, bug fixes, and new features across different extractors.

Summary of Pull Requests

1. PR #10832: [ximalaya.com] Add VIP support

   • State: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Description: Introduces support for downloading VIP-restricted audio content using cookies. This PR addresses issue #6928 and significantly enhances the extractor's capabilities.

2. PR #10831: [ie/DrTalks] Add extractor

   • State: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Description: Adds a basic extractor for event.drtalks.com, fixing issue #6390. This contributes to expanding the range of supported sites.

3. PR #10830: Fixed small typo in Imgur extractor title string

   • State: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Description: A minor fix for a typo in the Imgur extractor, demonstrating ongoing attention to detail in the codebase.

4. PR #10812: [ie/ListenNotes] fix extractor - updated url pattern and test cases

   • State: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Description: Updates the extractor to accommodate new URL patterns and adds tests, addressing issue #10711.

5. PR #10811: [ie/PiaLive] Add extractor

   • State: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Description: Introduces an extractor for PiaLive, initially supporting only ULIZA. This expands the project's capabilities in handling streaming platforms.

6. PR #10810: [cleanup] Misc

   • State: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Description: A cleanup PR that addresses multiple issues and improves documentation.

7. PR #10801: [ie/kidoodletv] Add extractor

   • State: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Description: Adds an extractor for Kidoodle TV, enhancing the range of supported children’s content platforms.

8. PR #10800: [SubtitleConvertor] Do not attempt to convert unsupported formats

   • State: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Description: Fixes an issue where unsupported subtitle formats caused download failures.

9. PR #10799: [extractor/spankbang] Add support for spankbang.party (yt-dlp#6545)

   • State: Open
   • Created: 4 days ago
   • Description: Modifies the spankbang extractor to recognize both '.com' and '.party' domains, addressing ongoing issues with access.

10. PR #10795: [ie/tubitv] strip spaces from episode title

    • State: Open
    • Created: 4 days ago
    • Description: Fixes whitespace issues in episode titles from Tubi TV, improving metadata accuracy.

Analysis of Pull Requests

Themes and Commonalities

The recent pull requests reflect several recurring themes within the yt-dlp project:

• Enhancements to Extractors: Many PRs focus on adding new extractors or enhancing existing ones to support additional sites or features. For instance, PRs like #10832 (VIP support for ximalaya.com) and #10831 (DrTalks extractor) illustrate this trend.
• Bug Fixes and Improvements: A significant number of PRs aim to fix bugs or improve functionality, such as PR #10812 which updates the ListenNotes extractor to accommodate new URL patterns.
• Minor Improvements and Cleanups: There are also several smaller PRs aimed at code cleanup or minor fixes, such as correcting typos or improving documentation (e.g., PR #10830).

Anomalies and Notable Issues

• The presence of numerous open PRs (252) indicates a high level of community engagement but also suggests potential challenges in managing contributions effectively.
• Some PRs address outdated extractors that have become non-functional due to changes on their respective websites (e.g., PR #10461 for NZZ). This highlights the need for continuous maintenance as web services evolve.
• There are instances where contributors express uncertainty about their changes or seek guidance on best practices (e.g., PR #10354 regarding FranceTV). This indicates a learning curve for new contributors and suggests that more robust onboarding processes could be beneficial.

Lack of Recent Merge Activity

Despite the high volume of open PRs, there appears to be a lack of recent merge activity on many contributions. This could be due to several factors:

• Review bottlenecks where maintainers may be overwhelmed by the volume of contributions.
• The complexity of some changes may require extensive testing before they can be merged.
• The need for clearer guidelines on contribution standards may help streamline the review process.

Conclusion

The current state of open pull requests in the yt-dlp project reflects a vibrant community actively contributing enhancements and fixes. However, challenges related to managing these contributions effectively exist, particularly concerning reviewer capacity and maintaining up-to-date extractors. Addressing these issues through improved processes could enhance project sustainability and user satisfaction moving forward.

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Repo Commits Analysis

Development Team and Recent Activity

Team Members and Activities

1. coletdjnz

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (17 changes) focused on fixing CI hanging by upgrading websockets.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

2. seproDev

   • Recent Activity: 4 commits (103 changes) including support for local URL variants, fixing extractor issues, and improvements to existing extractors.
   • Collaborations: Worked with bashonly on multiple PRs.

3. bashonly

   • Recent Activity: 18 commits (968 changes), heavily involved in bug fixes and feature enhancements across various extractors, including significant contributions to the YouTube extractor and support for video spaces.
   • Collaborations: Frequently co-authored with seproDev and others on multiple PRs.

4. garret1317

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (10 changes) focused on extracting unique id values from a specific extractor.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

5. pzhlkj6612

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (5 changes) related to supporting redirected URLs.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

6. kclauhk

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (45 changes) fixing an extractor issue.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

7. infanf

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (26 changes) fixing extractors.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

8. grqz

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (6 changes) related to fixing festival URL support.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

9. hibes

   • Recent Activity: 1 commit (27 changes) supporting API URLs for Patreon campaigns.
   • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

10. github-actions[bot]

    • Recent Activity: 3 commits (85 changes) related to automated tasks, including releases.
    • Collaborations: Not applicable.

11. scribblemaniac

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (89 changes) focused on fixing an extractor issue.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

12. hugepower

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (2 changes) related to fixing an extractor issue.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

13. luvyana

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (206 changes) adding a new extractor for kick.com.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

14. szantnerb

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (4 changes) fixing an extractor issue.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

15. vvto33

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (26 changes) supporting Olympic URLs in an extractor.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

16. trainman261

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (269 changes) fixing an extractor issue for cbc.ca.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

17. middlingphys

    • Recent Activity: 1 commit (3 changes) related to fixing availability extraction.
    • Collaborations: No co-authors noted.

Patterns, Themes, and Conclusions

• The development team is actively engaged, with a total of 30 commits from various members in the last two weeks, indicating high productivity and collaboration.
• The majority of recent activity is centered around bug fixes and feature enhancements, particularly for extractors that are critical for the functionality of yt-dlp.
• Notably, bashonly is the most active contributor, responsible for a significant portion of the recent commits, suggesting a leadership role in development efforts.
• Collaboration among team members is evident, especially between bashonly and seproDev, which may enhance code quality through peer reviews and shared knowledge.
• The focus on improving existing features while also adding new ones reflects a commitment to maintaining the tool's relevance and usability in a rapidly changing environment of online media platforms.