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YouTube Channel Archiver v1.0
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A simple, user-friendly tool to download entire YouTube channels.

FEATURES:
✓ Download all videos from any YouTube channel
✓ Choose video quality (720p, 1080p, best quality, etc.)
✓ Audio-only downloads supported
✓ Download thumbnails and metadata
✓ Resume interrupted downloads automatically
✓ Automatic dependency management
✓ Clean, intuitive interface

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- Internet connection for downloads
- Sufficient disk space for videos

QUICK START:
1. Launch YouTube Channel Archiver
2. Paste any YouTube channel URL
3. Choose your download preferences
4. Select where to save the videos
5. Click "Download Channel"

SUPPORTED URL FORMATS:
- https://www.youtube.com/@channelname
- https://www.youtube.com/c/channelname  
- https://www.youtube.com/user/username
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxxxx

The application will automatically:
- Install required dependencies (yt-dlp)
- Create organized folders by channel name
- Track downloaded videos to avoid duplicates
- Handle errors gracefully and continue downloading

TROUBLESHOOTING:
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection
- Check that the YouTube URL is correct and accessible
- Make sure you have enough disk space
- Some videos may be unavailable due to region restrictions

For support and updates, visit: https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp

LICENSE:
This software is provided as-is under the MIT License.