# Check youtube-dl Formats | Shortcuts Library

> Use youtube-dl to check the available download formats for a YouTube link copied to the clipboard on...

## What this shortcut does

Use youtube-dl to check the available download formats for a YouTube link copied to the clipboard on iOS. The shortcut assumes youtube-dl has been installed on a local Mac under the /usr/local/bin folder.

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad, Mac

## Required apps

Shortcuts, YouTube, Freeform

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