deniscerri/ytdlnis

[FEATURE REQUEST] in-app option to merge video cuts

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#211 opened on Jul 14, 2023

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Description

Is your feature request available in yt-dlp? Please describe. Yes, yt-dlp can merge files

Describe the solution you'd like When using the cut feature on a video, depending on how you cut it, you might end up with 2 or more clips. I think it'd be a good idea to add the option to automatically merge those videos for you. Could be something as simple as a checkbox in the same window you're doing the cuts in.

Describe alternatives you've considered Not sure about alternatives but you could even expand on this feature in the future by making it possible to choose which order you want to merge the clips in, maybe by dragging and dropping the timestamps in the order you want them merged.

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Tech stack
androidkotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Android development basicsKotlinyt dlp integration
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Start by examining the existing cut feature code, likely in the video editing UI components. Look for any yt dlp merge options that could be utilized. Check the discussion in the issue comments for any maintainer guidance. Then propose a simple checkbox in the cut dialog and implement the merge logic using yt dlp's merge capabilities.