streamlink

The plugin-based architecture allows easy addition of new streaming services, with popular platforms like Twitch and YouTube already supported, as highlighted in the features section.

Streams can be piped into video players like VLC or saved directly to the filesystem, offering options for both live playback and recording, per the quickstart guide.

Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD with detailed installation guides, ensuring it works on most operating systems as stated in the key features.

Avoids the bloat of browser-based players by extracting and piping streams, reducing resource usage for efficient streaming, aligning with its philosophy.