Lore: A Free App for YouTubeVideo Downloading, also Builds YouTube Playlists Without Signing In

TL;DR: Lore is a free Mac app that follows YouTube channels over plain RSS, no algorithm, no Google account, then archives what you keep as a permanent offline file with transcript search, highlights, and SponsorBlock built in. The site's source-code link 404s, so don't take open source on faith. Alternatives for readers who want a lighter touch: FreeTube (free, open source, no algorithm, no download) and Grayjay Desktop ($9.99 one time, aggregates YouTube with other platforms). Blog title: Lore Solves a Problem Neither of My Last Two Posts CouldReddit title: Lore: The Mac App That Skips YouTube's Algorithm and Keeps the Video Even After YouTube Doesn't Lore Solves a Problem Neither of My Last Two Posts Could When you find a video you want to archive, any app that merely organizes links isn't an archive at all. It's a bookmark service. There's a use for that, but if you need a quality local copy of the information, you need a proven download and catalog app. After evaluating the top…