Get iPlayer Automator

A macOS app for downloading BBC and STV programmes, with series-link/PVR functionality and automatic library tagging.

CaskAudio & VideoApple silicon · Intel
From homebrew/cask
30-day installs9#1633 in App
1-year installs143Last 365 days
Latest version1.29.6Aug 14 · Aug 14
Download size120MBarm64 / x86_64 · zip
Release cadenceEvery 2 weeks0 releases in 30 days

About

Get iPlayer Automator is a macOS application for downloading BBC and STV programmes. STV is the Scottish version of ITV. Its series-link/PVR functionality can help you keep up with programmes, and completed downloads are tagged and added to Apple TV or Music.

  • Download programmes from BBC and STV.
  • Use series-link/PVR functionality to follow programmes.
  • Completed downloads are tagged and added automatically to Apple TV or Music.
  • The project describes a “Get Current Webpage” function for using a programme page open in a browser.

Install with Homebrew Cask:

brew install --cask get-iplayer-automator

The cask installs Get iPlayer Automator.app in /Applications. The project README specifies macOS 10.10 or later. Programme availability may depend on the broadcasters’ services and access conditions.

Sources: Homebrew Cask · Project

New What’s new in 1.29.6 Aug 14 · OpenNavo editorial

  • SupportAdded support for Radio 1 Anthems and Radio 1 Dance.

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