How do I use gatonaranja to download YouTube videos?

Search @gatonaranjabot in Telegram. Send a YouTube link. Get the video. Add timestamps or "audio" for clips.

Is gatonaranja safe and private?

Open-source, no data collection. Dev: "Too busy for gossiping." Audit the GitHub code.

Can I self-host gatonaranja?

Yes—local best. VPS possible with config tweaks. See README.

gatonaranja: Telegram's Sneaky YouTube Downloader That Just Works

YouTube's got you chained to their app, force-feeding ads. Enter gatonaranja: a Telegram bot that rips videos offline, fast and free. Finally, control your own watches.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

gatonaranja Telegram bot downloading a YouTube video clip

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gatonaranja simplifies YouTube downloads via Telegram—no apps needed. 𝕏
Open-source with yt-dlp; self-host to evade blocks. 𝕏
Personal use fine, but watch TOS; great for offline archiving. 𝕏

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