Your favorite YouTube channels, always saved.
Pinchflat automatically downloads new videos from the YouTube channels and playlists you care about — so you never lose a video you love. Set it up once, and it quietly works in the background, grabbing new uploads and organizing them neatly for you to watch anytime, anywhere.
What makes Pinchflat worth launching.
Add a channel or playlist once, and Pinchflat automatically grabs new uploads on your schedule — no manual work needed.
Filter by video title, duration, or upload date so you only download exactly what you want — skip shorts, livestreams, or anything else.
Your downloads are automatically organized and named so apps like Plex, Jellyfin, and Kodi can find and display them beautifully.
Downloaded videos skip sponsored segments, intros, and outros automatically so your viewing experience stays clean.
Choose exactly how your videos are named and where they're stored — perfect for keeping your library tidy and easy to browse.
Receive notifications through your favorite apps — like Discord or Pushbullet — when new videos finish downloading.
If you fit one of these, Pinchflat is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Pinchflat makes a real difference.
Download age-appropriate videos from your kids' favorite channels so they can watch offline without ads, recommendations, or algorithm surprises.
Save tutorials, workshops, and lectures from educational channels so you can revisit them anytime — even without internet access.
Back up entire channels or playlists before they're deleted or made private — preserve your favorite content forever.
Download audio-only versions of music channels, interviews, or talk shows and listen on the go without chewing through your data plan.
Pinchflat is a simple yet powerful tool that automatically downloads videos from YouTube channels and playlists you choose. Instead of manually saving videos one by one, you tell Pinchflat which channels or playlists to watch, and it handles everything from there. It checks for new uploads on your schedule, downloads them, and organizes the files into a clean library. While Pinchflat doesn't play videos itself — think of it as your personal video librarian — it saves everything in a format that works beautifully with apps like Plex, Jellyfin, or VLC. It's perfect for building a personal archive of tutorials, music, podcasts, or any content you don't want to lose.
Pinchflat is the simplest way to automatically save YouTube content you care about. Whether you're building an offline library for road trips, protecting your kids from algorithm-driven content, or archiving channels before they disappear, Pinchflat handles the busywork. It connects directly with your media center apps like Plex and Jellyfin, so every downloaded video shows up right where you'd expect it. With nearly 5,000 stars on GitHub and an active community, it's one of the fastest-growing tools for managing YouTube content on your own terms.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Pinchflat and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Pinchflat on OpenZapps.
Pinchflat is a tool that automatically downloads new videos from YouTube channels and playlists you choose — think of it as a DVR for YouTube content.
Not at all! OpenZapps gets everything up and running for you. Once it's live, you just log in, paste a channel or playlist URL, and pick your settings.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run Pinchflat (and any other apps you choose). There are no hidden costs or per-video charges.
Yes. Pinchflat runs in your own private space through OpenZapps. Your downloaded videos are stored securely and never shared with anyone.
Absolutely! Through OpenZapps, you can connect a custom domain so you can access Pinchflat from your own web address.
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