A free Telegram bot (@gatonaranjabot) for downloading YouTube videos, clips, or audio using open source tools like yt-dlp.

How do I download YouTube clips with gatonaranja?

Send the video URL followed by timestamp range, e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID 1:00-2:00. Add 'audio' for sound only.

Can I self-host gatonaranja?

Yep, clone from GitHub, run locally to avoid blocks. VPS works with config tweaks per README.

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gatonaranja: The No-Nonsense Telegram Bot That Grabs Your YouTube Videos

Imagine ditching YouTube's endless ads and download restrictions with a single Telegram message. gatonaranja does just that – open source, no strings attached.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Telegram chat with gatonaranja bot downloading a YouTube video clip

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gatonaranja simplifies YouTube downloads via Telegram – videos, clips, audio in seconds. 𝕏
Open source on GitHub, powered by yt-dlp and ffmpeg; self-host for full control. 𝕏
Privacy-focused, no data collection; counters YouTube's ad-heavy, subscription model. 𝕏

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