download ffmpeg doesn't work | spotDL | Page 1

stray flicker Feb 26, 2026, 7:18 AM

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changed the setuptools version to 81 instead of 82 and idk if it had an impact but spotdl --download-ffmpeg won't work

safe atlasBOT Feb 26, 2026, 7:18 AM

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stray flicker Feb 26, 2026, 7:24 AM

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3.9.6

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spotdl: error: the following arguments are required: query

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Windows 11

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