Best Practices for Using Proxy with yt-dlp and BrightData: Any Tips or Recommendations?

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Hey there! I’ve been using proxy yt-dlp brightdata combo for scraping and downloading, and it’s been pretty reliable. For proxy rotation, I use a simple bash script that cycles through Brightdata’s proxy list every few minutes.

If you’re worried about getting flagged, try adding some random delays between requests. I usually set it to 5-10 seconds, and it’s been working fine.

For geo-restricted content, I’d recommend using a proxy from the target region. Brightdata’s geo-targeting feature is pretty handy for this.

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