What is this?
BBDown is a command-line downloader for Bilibili videos, written in C#.
Is this a CLI tool or a GUI app?
It is a command-line tool - there's no graphical interface, you run it from a terminal with the video URL or BV/AV id.
Is this project still maintained?
No - the repository has been archived and will receive no further updates, fixes, or support.
Does it run on Windows, macOS, and Linux?
Yes, as a .NET-based CLI tool it is tagged for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Why was the project archived?
The archive notice doesn't give a specific technical reason, but it does remind users to comply with applicable laws, platform terms, and copyright rules when downloading online content - hinting at the legal sensitivity of a Bilibili downloader.
Can I still use the existing code even though it's archived?
Yes, the source and any past releases remain on GitHub, but since the project is archived there will be no new builds, bug fixes, or support going forward.
What are similar projects?
yoinks, pytube, you-get, lux, N_m3u8DL-CLI, youtube-dl, TikTokDownloader, steam2_downloader
Which topics is it in?
archive, video-downloader, download, downloader, c#, csharp, video, deprecated, command-line-tool, terminal, chinese, cli