A YouTube video player library for iOS, tvOS, and macOS that provides native playback without a web view.
XCDYouTubeKit is a library that allows developers to play YouTube videos in iOS, tvOS, and macOS apps using native video players instead of web views. It solves the problem of slow and unattractive playback from YouTube's official iframe API by providing direct access to video streams. The library retrieves video data and streams for seamless integration with AVPlayer and AVPlayerViewController.
iOS, tvOS, and macOS developers who need to embed YouTube videos in their apps and want a faster, native-looking player. It's ideal for those building media-rich applications where user experience is a priority.
Developers choose XCDYouTubeKit because it offers significantly better performance and visual quality compared to the official YouTube iframe player. Its native integration with AVFoundation ensures smooth playback and a more polished user interface, despite not being officially sanctioned by YouTube.
YouTube video player for iOS, tvOS and macOS
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Uses AVPlayer and AVPlayerViewController for smooth, integrated playback, avoiding the sluggish web views of the official iframe API, as shown in the iOS 8.0+ code examples.
Retrieves multiple video quality streams including HTTP Live Streaming and HD720, allowing developers to optimize playback based on network conditions, demonstrated in the stream URL selection logic.
Simple API with a completion handler to fetch video data using just a YouTube identifier, making it quick to implement without complex setup, as illustrated in the basic usage snippets.
Compatible with iOS 8.0+, macOS 10.9+, and tvOS 9.0+, ensuring coverage across most Apple devices, with dedicated examples for each platform in the README.
Explicitly violates YouTube's Terms of Service, posing risks of app rejection or legal action, as warned in the README's warning section.
Relies on reverse-engineering YouTube's stream URLs, which could break without notice if YouTube changes its backend, requiring frequent library updates and posing maintenance challenges.
Focuses only on basic video playback, lacking official features like ads, annotations, or related videos, which might be essential for some app experiences.