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title: Introduction
description: VidBee desktop downloader documentation and FAQ
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VidBee is a desktop downloader built with Electron and powered by yt-dlp. It provides a clean interface and queue management for downloading video and audio.

These docs focus on real-world usage and settings, especially signed-in downloads and cookie configuration.

## Start here

- [vidbee:// Protocol](./protocol.mdx): Quick download using URL protocol.
- [Formats & Containers](./formats.mdx): Choose between MP4, MKV, WebM, or yt-dlp's defaults.
- [Cookies](./cookies.mdx): Configure signed-in sessions and restricted content.
- [RSS](./rss.mdx): Subscribe to RSS feeds and auto-queue downloads.
- [FAQ](./faq.mdx): Common questions and troubleshooting.

## Quick links

- [VidBee website](https://vidbee.org/)
- [Supported sites](https://vidbee.org/supported-sites/)
- [Features](https://vidbee.org/features/)