# [cobalt](<https://cobalt.tools/>)

[cobalt.tools](<https://cobalt.tools/>)

Free, open-source media downloader — paste a link from YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, or 20+ other sites and save the file with no ads, tracking, or paywalls.

[Development](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/development>)[Open Source](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/open-source>)[Video & Film](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/video>)[Audio & Music](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/audio>)[Productivity](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/productivity>)

## About cobalt

cobalt is a free, open-source media downloader maintained by imput. Paste a link from any of 20+ supported services — YouTube, X/Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitch clips, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Pinterest, Tumblr, Bluesky, and more — and cobalt returns the file directly. No ads, no tracking, no paywalls, no sign-up.

Audio-only extraction, auto-mute, remuxing, and quality selection are built in. Source is on GitHub and you can self-host the API on your own infrastructure if you'd rather not rely on the public instance.

Pricing model: Free

## Features

- Paste-and-download from 20+ services (YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitch, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Vimeo, and more)

- Auto audio mute, remux, and audio-only extraction

- No ads, tracking, paywalls, or sign-ins

- Open source — self-hostable on your own server

- Files served directly without going through a middle service

## FAQs

Common questions about cobalt

Is cobalt free?

Yes — cobalt is completely free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. No premium tier, no subscription, no ads.

Which sites does cobalt support?

YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Pinterest, Tumblr, Bluesky, Loom, Streamable, and more — see the supported-services list on the site for the latest set.

Can I self-host it?

Yes — the API is open source on GitHub and ships with Docker so you can run your own instance.

## Similar products

- [![ElevenCreative](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/images/logos/elevencreative-2879581474440f9ead810cb16c5a7dbbc6148d01244d222b58b12fdc3269fa6b.jpg>)

ElevenCreativeelevenlabs.io/creative

Creative platform from ElevenLabs — generate, edit, and localize premium audio and video in minutes with advanced voice, music, SFX, image, and video models.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/elevencreative>)

- [![HeyGen](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/images/logos/heygen-8fee59435fdecee46f82aa905db0712971302b9fa89308c26965ebf8bbf94dbf.jpg>)

HeyGenheygen.com

Talking-head videos from AI avatars — pick from hundreds or build your own from a clip, script in 40+ languages, and translate with lip sync intact.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/heygen>)

- [![Recordly](<https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=recordly.dev&sz=128>)

Recordlyrecordly.dev

Open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom, motion blur cursors, and minimal interface — a free alternative to Screen Studio.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/recordly>)

- [![terrific.tools](<https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=terrific.tools&sz=128>)

terrific.toolsterrific.tools

A free, browser-based hub of 750+ tools — convert audio and images, format code, and much more — with a privacy-first desktop app for file conversions on macOS, Windows and Linux.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/terrific-tools>)

- [![OpenShorts](<https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=openshorts.app&sz=128>)

OpenShortsopenshorts.app

Free open-source clip generator and AI UGC video creator for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/openshorts>)

- [Opus 5.5 motion skillsx.com/e1genqq

A list of 20 open-source GitHub repositories for a motion studio with Opus 5.5, posted by eigen.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/opus-motion-skills-pack>)

---
Canonical source: https://creatorstoolbox.com/products/cobalt