I’m very disappointed that the issue I reported has been closed without being resolved. The only explanation given was that it was marked as a duplicate, which doesn’t actually fix the problem I’m experiencing.
As I mentioned before, I’m currently unable to download any music, video, or audio from YouTube using cobalt.tools. Each attempt results in the same error: "Couldn't get this video because YouTube asked the processing instance to prove that it is not a bot. Try again."
You noted that other platforms besides YouTube are working—but that doesn’t address the core issue, as YouTube is the primary platform I use for music and video content.
Can you please let me know:
Which reliable platform(s) I can use to download music, video, and audio content?
Can you also resolve the issue with YouTube downloads, instead of just closing the request as a duplicate?
I hope this time, the issue will be properly addressed. I’m attaching the error screenshot again for your reference.
Originally created by @Teddyafro6523 on GitHub (Jul 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/imputnet/cobalt/issues/1379
### bug description
I’m very disappointed that the issue I reported has been closed without being resolved. The only explanation given was that it was marked as a duplicate, which doesn’t actually fix the problem I’m experiencing.
As I mentioned before, I’m currently unable to download any music, video, or audio from YouTube using cobalt.tools. Each attempt results in the same error: **"Couldn't get this video because YouTube asked the processing instance to prove that it is not a bot. Try again."**
You noted that other platforms besides YouTube are working—but that doesn’t address the core issue, as YouTube is the primary platform I use for music and video content.
Can you please let me know:
1. Which reliable platform(s) I can use to download music, video, and audio content?
2. Can you also resolve the issue with YouTube downloads, instead of just closing the request as a duplicate?
I hope this time, the issue will be properly addressed. I’m attaching the error screenshot again for your reference.
Thank you.
### reproduction steps
### screenshots
_No response_
### links
```shell
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOvUIDS4WJuSz5Qlqc09WBW0HbnTRwxN&si=4a4ZJ4ocbfDPyLuL
https://youtu.be/K-RCyFv2PAw?si=j4WlNxu7QywhVctb
```
### platform information
I am using Google Chrome from my galaxy s 10plus
### additional context
_No response_
there is no need to re-create duplicates of issues. it won’t help. refer to the original issue.
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@wukko commented on GitHub (Jul 1, 2025):
there is no need to re-create duplicates of issues. it won’t help. refer to the original issue.
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Originally created by @Teddyafro6523 on GitHub (Jul 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/imputnet/cobalt/issues/1379
bug description
I’m very disappointed that the issue I reported has been closed without being resolved. The only explanation given was that it was marked as a duplicate, which doesn’t actually fix the problem I’m experiencing.
As I mentioned before, I’m currently unable to download any music, video, or audio from YouTube using cobalt.tools. Each attempt results in the same error: "Couldn't get this video because YouTube asked the processing instance to prove that it is not a bot. Try again."
You noted that other platforms besides YouTube are working—but that doesn’t address the core issue, as YouTube is the primary platform I use for music and video content.
Can you please let me know:
Which reliable platform(s) I can use to download music, video, and audio content?
Can you also resolve the issue with YouTube downloads, instead of just closing the request as a duplicate?
I hope this time, the issue will be properly addressed. I’m attaching the error screenshot again for your reference.
Thank you.
reproduction steps
screenshots
No response
links
platform information
I am using Google Chrome from my galaxy s 10plus
additional context
No response
@wukko commented on GitHub (Jul 1, 2025):
there is no need to re-create duplicates of issues. it won’t help. refer to the original issue.