Best Practices for Using yt-dlp to Scrape Videos with a Proxy: Any Tips or Tools?

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Hey! I’ve been using yt dlp scrape videos proxy setups for a while now, and yeah, free proxies are a headache. I switched to Storm Proxies, and it’s been way more reliable.

For yt-dlp errors, try using `--proxy` with the full URL, including the protocol (http:// or https://). Sometimes it’s just a syntax thing.

Also, if you’re scraping a lot, consider rotating proxies. It helps avoid blocks.

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