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I'm using linux mint without problems except the yt-dlp app in the package manager repository is old and doesn't work when I use it. The yt-dlp devs said I need a newer version and to install it myself, except I can't find a straight answer as to how to do that.

I tried using pip and tried apt but neither works because the path is all wrong.

The linux mint forum website is a nightmare for newbs.

Thanks

I'm using linux mint without problems except the yt-dlp app in the package manager repository is old and doesn't work when I use it. The yt-dlp devs said I need a newer version and to install it myself, except I can't find a straight answer as to how to do that. I tried using pip and tried apt but neither works because the path is all wrong. The linux mint forum website is a nightmare for newbs. Thanks

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So package installers, just extract various files to locations and create links. Most packages are an archive. You can usually use an archive program to access them. File roller, 7zip, archive manager, whatever its called on Mint these days.

You just need to figure out the proper locations for all of the files and links that should be made.

Yeah that sounds over the top right this second. But the reality is if you manage to place the files in the right locations, and create the correct links (sym or hard depending on the app) the app will function.

One way to accomplish this is to install the too old package, find all the files pull down the new dev package (use this new package to make sure you have all the files found - if anything new, you'll have to figure out where that file goes), and then compare and replace files as needed from the new dev package.

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Sounds a bit complicated but it's the sort of thing I like to do and learn from. Thanks!