How to self-host a privacy-focused media downloading API

How to self-host a privacy-focused media downloading API

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Cobalt is an open-source media downloader for public social content, offering fast, tracker-free downloads from major platforms. Paste a link, get a file, or self-host the API for privacy-focused media retrieval.

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What to expect from an ideal product

  1. Download videos and audio from social platforms without tracking or data collection through your own private server
  2. Keep your media downloading activity completely private by running the API on your own infrastructure instead of third-party services
  3. Eliminate privacy concerns from commercial downloaders that may log your requests or sell your data to advertisers
  4. Control your download history and usage patterns by hosting everything locally on hardware you manage
  5. Avoid sharing personal information or browsing habits with external services while still accessing content from major platforms

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