[docs] Misc improvements

Closes #6814, closes #6940, closes #6733, closes #6923, closes #6566, closes #6726, closes #6728

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_broken_site.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-name: Broken site
+name: Broken site support
-description: Report error in a supported site
+description: Report issue with yt-dlp on a supported site
 labels: [triage, site-bug]
 body:
   - type: checkboxes
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ body:
       description: |
         Carefully read and work through this check list in order to prevent the most common mistakes and misuse of yt-dlp:
       options:
-        - label: I'm reporting that a **supported** site is broken
+        - label: I'm reporting that yt-dlp is broken on a **supported** site
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I'm running yt-dlp version **2023.03.04** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update)) or later (specify commit)
           required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/4_bug_report.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: Bug report
+name: Core bug report
 description: Report a bug unrelated to any particular site or extractor
 labels: [triage, bug]
 body:

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/1_broken_site.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-name: Broken site
+name: Broken site support
-description: Report error in a supported site
+description: Report issue with yt-dlp on a supported site
 labels: [triage, site-bug]
 body:
   %(no_skip)s
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ body:
       description: |
         Carefully read and work through this check list in order to prevent the most common mistakes and misuse of yt-dlp:
       options:
-        - label: I'm reporting that a **supported** site is broken
+        - label: I'm reporting that yt-dlp is broken on a **supported** site
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I'm running yt-dlp version **%(version)s** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update)) or later (specify commit)
           required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/4_bug_report.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: Bug report
+name: Core bug report
 description: Report a bug unrelated to any particular site or extractor
 labels: [triage, bug]
 body:

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -40,4 +40,10 @@ Fixes #
 - [ ] Core bug fix/improvement
 - [ ] New feature (It is strongly [recommended to open an issue first](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#adding-new-feature-or-making-overarching-changes))
 
+
+<!-- Do NOT edit/remove anything below this! -->
+</details><details><summary>Copilot Summary</summary>  
+
+copilot:all
+
 </details>

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Before reporting any issue, type `yt-dlp -U`. This should report that you're up-
 
 ###  Is the issue already documented?
 
-Make sure that someone has not already opened the issue you're trying to open. Search at the top of the window or browse the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/search?type=Issues) of this repository. If there is an issue, feel free to write something along the lines of "This affects me as well, with version 2021.01.01. Here is some more information on the issue: ...". While some issues may be old, a new post into them often spurs rapid activity.
+Make sure that someone has not already opened the issue you're trying to open. Search at the top of the window or browse the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/search?type=Issues) of this repository. If there is an issue, subcribe to it to be notified when there is any progress. Unless you have something useful to add to the converation, please refrain from commenting.
 
 Additionally, it is also helpful to see if the issue has already been documented in the [youtube-dl issue tracker](https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl/issues). If similar issues have already been reported in youtube-dl (but not in our issue tracker), links to them can be included in your issue report here.
 
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ In any case, thank you very much for your contributions!
 
 This section introduces a guide lines for writing idiomatic, robust and future-proof extractor code.
 
-Extractors are very fragile by nature since they depend on the layout of the source data provided by 3rd party media hosters out of your control and this layout tends to change. As an extractor implementer your task is not only to write code that will extract media links and metadata correctly but also to minimize dependency on the source's layout and even to make the code foresee potential future changes and be ready for that. This is important because it will allow the extractor not to break on minor layout changes thus keeping old yt-dlp versions working. Even though this breakage issue may be easily fixed by a new version of yt-dlp, this could take some time, during which the the extractor will remain broken.
+Extractors are very fragile by nature since they depend on the layout of the source data provided by 3rd party media hosters out of your control and this layout tends to change. As an extractor implementer your task is not only to write code that will extract media links and metadata correctly but also to minimize dependency on the source's layout and even to make the code foresee potential future changes and be ready for that. This is important because it will allow the extractor not to break on minor layout changes thus keeping old yt-dlp versions working. Even though this breakage issue may be easily fixed by a new version of yt-dlp, this could take some time, during which the extractor will remain broken.
 
 
 ### Mandatory and optional metafields

Collaborators.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ You can also find lists of all [contributors of yt-dlp](CONTRIBUTORS) and [autho
 ## [pukkandan](https://github.com/pukkandan)
 
 [![ko-fi](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Ko--fi-red.svg?logo=kofi&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://ko-fi.com/pukkandan)
-[![gh-sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Github-red.svg?logo=github&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/sponsors/pukkandan)
+[![gh-sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Github-white.svg?logo=github&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/sponsors/pukkandan)
 
 * Owner of the fork
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ You can also find lists of all [contributors of yt-dlp](CONTRIBUTORS) and [autho
 
 ## [coletdjnz](https://github.com/coletdjnz)
 
-[![gh-sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Github-red.svg?logo=github&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/sponsors/coletdjnz)
+[![gh-sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Github-white.svg?logo=github&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/sponsors/coletdjnz)
 
 * Improved plugin architecture
 * YouTube improvements including: age-gate bypass, private playlists, multiple-clients (to avoid throttling) and a lot of under-the-hood improvements
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ You can also find lists of all [contributors of yt-dlp](CONTRIBUTORS) and [autho
 * Improved/fixed support for HiDive, HotStar, Hungama, LBRY, LinkedInLearning, Mxplayer, SonyLiv, TV2, Vimeo, VLive etc
 
 
-## [Lesmiscore](https://github.com/Lesmiscore) <sub><sup>(nao20010128nao)</sup></sub>
+## [Lesmiscore](https://github.com/Lesmiscore)
 
 **Bitcoin**: bc1qfd02r007cutfdjwjmyy9w23rjvtls6ncve7r3s  
 **Monacoin**: mona1q3tf7dzvshrhfe3md379xtvt2n22duhglv5dskr
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ You can also find lists of all [contributors of yt-dlp](CONTRIBUTORS) and [autho
 
 ## [Grub4K](https://github.com/Grub4K)
 
-[![ko-fi](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Ko--fi-red.svg?logo=kofi&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://ko-fi.com/Grub4K) [![gh-sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Github-red.svg?logo=github&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/sponsors/Grub4K)
+[![ko-fi](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Ko--fi-red.svg?logo=kofi&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://ko-fi.com/Grub4K) [![gh-sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Github-white.svg?logo=github&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/sponsors/Grub4K)
 
 * `--update-to`, automated release, nightly builds
 * Rework internals like `traverse_obj`, various core refactors and bugs fixes

README.md

@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ yt-dlp is a [youtube-dl](https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl) fork based on t
 * **Merged with animelover1984/youtube-dl**: You get most of the features and improvements from [animelover1984/youtube-dl](https://github.com/animelover1984/youtube-dl) including `--write-comments`, `BiliBiliSearch`, `BilibiliChannel`, Embedding thumbnail in mp4/ogg/opus, playlist infojson etc. Note that NicoNico livestreams are not available. See [#31](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/pull/31) for details.
 
 * **YouTube improvements**:
-    * Supports Clips, Stories (`ytstories:<channel UCID>`), Search (including filters)**\***, YouTube Music Search, Channel-specific search, Search prefixes (`ytsearch:`, `ytsearchdate:`)**\***, Mixes, YouTube Music Albums/Channels ([except self-uploaded music](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/723)), and Feeds (`:ytfav`, `:ytwatchlater`, `:ytsubs`, `:ythistory`, `:ytrec`, `:ytnotif`)
+    * Supports Clips, Stories (`ytstories:<channel UCID>`), Search (including filters)**\***, YouTube Music Search, Channel-specific search, Search prefixes (`ytsearch:`, `ytsearchdate:`)**\***, Mixes, and Feeds (`:ytfav`, `:ytwatchlater`, `:ytsubs`, `:ythistory`, `:ytrec`, `:ytnotif`)
     * Fix for [n-sig based throttling](https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl/issues/29326) **\***
     * Supports some (but not all) age-gated content without cookies
     * Download livestreams from the start using `--live-from-start` (*experimental*)
@@ -179,13 +179,13 @@ For ease of use, a few more compat options are available:
 [![All versions](https://img.shields.io/badge/-All_Versions-lightgrey.svg?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/releases)
 <!-- MANPAGE: END EXCLUDED SECTION -->
 
-You can install yt-dlp using [the binaries](#release-files), [PIP](https://pypi.org/project/yt-dlp) or one using a third-party package manager. See [the wiki](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/Installation) for detailed instructions
+You can install yt-dlp using [the binaries](#release-files), [pip](https://pypi.org/project/yt-dlp) or one using a third-party package manager. See [the wiki](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/Installation) for detailed instructions
 
 
 ## UPDATE
 You can use `yt-dlp -U` to update if you are using the [release binaries](#release-files)
 
-If you [installed with PIP](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/Installation#with-pip), simply re-run the same command that was used to install the program
+If you [installed with pip](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/Installation#with-pip), simply re-run the same command that was used to install the program
 
 For other third-party package managers, see [the wiki](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/Installation#third-party-package-managers) or refer their documentation
 
@@ -409,7 +409,8 @@ If you fork the project on GitHub, you can run your fork's [build workflow](.git
                                     configuration files
     --flat-playlist                 Do not extract the videos of a playlist,
                                     only list them
-    --no-flat-playlist              Extract the videos of a playlist
+    --no-flat-playlist              Fully extract the videos of a playlist
+                                    (default)
     --live-from-start               Download livestreams from the start.
                                     Currently only supported for YouTube
                                     (Experimental)
@@ -465,9 +466,9 @@ If you fork the project on GitHub, you can run your fork's [build workflow](.git
                                     downloading
     --xff VALUE                     How to fake X-Forwarded-For HTTP header to
                                     try bypassing geographic restriction. One of
-                                    "default" (Only when known to be useful),
+                                    "default" (only when known to be useful),
-                                    "never", a two-letter ISO 3166-2 country
+                                    "never", an IP block in CIDR notation, or a
-                                    code, or an IP block in CIDR notation
+                                    two-letter ISO 3166-2 country code
 
 ## Video Selection:
     -I, --playlist-items ITEM_SPEC  Comma separated playlist_index of the items
@@ -514,7 +515,7 @@ If you fork the project on GitHub, you can run your fork's [build workflow](.git
                                     dogs" (caseless). Use "--match-filter -" to
                                     interactively ask whether to download each
                                     video
-    --no-match-filter               Do not use any --match-filter (default)
+    --no-match-filters              Do not use any --match-filter (default)
     --break-match-filters FILTER    Same as "--match-filters" but stops the
                                     download process when a video is rejected
     --no-break-match-filters        Do not use any --break-match-filters (default)
@@ -1709,7 +1710,7 @@ Note that these options preserve their relative order, allowing replacements to
 
 This option also has a few special uses:
 
-* You can download an additional URL based on the metadata of the currently downloaded video. To do this, set the field `additional_urls` to the URL that you want to download. E.g. `--parse-metadata "description:(?P<additional_urls>https?://www\.vimeo\.com/\d+)` will download the first vimeo video found in the description
+* You can download an additional URL based on the metadata of the currently downloaded video. To do this, set the field `additional_urls` to the URL that you want to download. E.g. `--parse-metadata "description:(?P<additional_urls>https?://www\.vimeo\.com/\d+)"` will download the first vimeo video found in the description
 
 * You can use this to change the metadata that is embedded in the media file. To do this, set the value of the corresponding field with a `meta_` prefix. For example, any value you set to `meta_description` field will be added to the `description` field in the file - you can use this to set a different "description" and "synopsis". To modify the metadata of individual streams, use the `meta<n>_` prefix (e.g. `meta1_language`). Any value set to the `meta_` field will overwrite all default values.
 
@@ -1883,7 +1884,7 @@ Plugins can be installed using various methods and locations.
     * **System Plugins**
       * `/etc/yt-dlp/plugins/<package name>/yt_dlp_plugins/`
       * `/etc/yt-dlp-plugins/<package name>/yt_dlp_plugins/`
-2. **Executable location**: Plugin packages can similarly be installed in a `yt-dlp-plugins` directory under the executable location:
+2. **Executable location**: Plugin packages can similarly be installed in a `yt-dlp-plugins` directory under the executable location (recommended for portable installations):
     * Binary: where `<root-dir>/yt-dlp.exe`, `<root-dir>/yt-dlp-plugins/<package name>/yt_dlp_plugins/`
     * Source: where `<root-dir>/yt_dlp/__main__.py`, `<root-dir>/yt-dlp-plugins/<package name>/yt_dlp_plugins/`
 
@@ -2071,7 +2072,7 @@ with yt_dlp.YoutubeDL() as ydl:
 ```python
 import yt_dlp
 
-URL = ['https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc']
+URLS = ['https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc']
 
 def format_selector(ctx):
     """ Select the best video and the best audio that won't result in an mkv.

yt_dlp/YoutubeDL.py

@@ -190,6 +190,7 @@ class YoutubeDL:
     ap_username:       Multiple-system operator account username.
     ap_password:       Multiple-system operator account password.
     usenetrc:          Use netrc for authentication instead.
+    netrc_location:    Location of the netrc file. Defaults to ~/.netrc.
     verbose:           Print additional info to stdout.
     quiet:             Do not print messages to stdout.
     no_warnings:       Do not print out anything for warnings.
@@ -3994,7 +3995,7 @@ class YoutubeDL:
             # that way it will silently go on when used with unsupporting IE
             return ret
         elif not subtitles:
-            self.to_screen('[info] There\'s no subtitles for the requested languages')
+            self.to_screen('[info] There are no subtitles for the requested languages')
             return ret
         sub_filename_base = self.prepare_filename(info_dict, 'subtitle')
         if not sub_filename_base:
@@ -4048,7 +4049,7 @@ class YoutubeDL:
         if write_all or self.params.get('writethumbnail', False):
             thumbnails = info_dict.get('thumbnails') or []
             if not thumbnails:
-                self.to_screen(f'[info] There\'s no {label} thumbnails to download')
+                self.to_screen(f'[info] There are no {label} thumbnails to download')
                 return ret
         multiple = write_all and len(thumbnails) > 1
 

yt_dlp/extractor/unsupported.py

@@ -131,8 +131,9 @@ class KnownPiracyIE(UnsupportedInfoExtractor):
     URLS = (
         r'dood\.(?:to|watch|so|pm|wf|re)',
         # Sites youtube-dl supports, but we won't
-        r'https://viewsb\.com',
+        r'viewsb\.com',
-        r'https://filemoon\.sx',
+        r'filemoon\.sx',
+        r'hentai\.animestigma\.com',
     )
 
     _TESTS = [{

yt_dlp/options.py

@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ def create_parser():
     general.add_option(
         '--no-flat-playlist',
         action='store_false', dest='extract_flat',
-        help='Extract the videos of a playlist')
+        help='Fully extract the videos of a playlist (default)')
     general.add_option(
         '--live-from-start',
         action='store_true', dest='live_from_start',
@@ -521,11 +521,11 @@ def create_parser():
         help=optparse.SUPPRESS_HELP)
     geo.add_option(
         '--xff', metavar='VALUE',
-        dest='geo_bypass', default="default",
+        dest='geo_bypass', default='default',
         help=(
             'How to fake X-Forwarded-For HTTP header to try bypassing geographic restriction. '
-            'One of "default" (Only when known to be useful), "never", '
+            'One of "default" (only when known to be useful), "never", '
-            'a two-letter ISO 3166-2 country code, or an IP block in CIDR notation'))
+            'an IP block in CIDR notation, or a two-letter ISO 3166-2 country code'))
     geo.add_option(
         '--geo-bypass',
         action='store_const', dest='geo_bypass', const='default',
@@ -617,7 +617,7 @@ def create_parser():
             'that contains the phrase "cats & dogs" (caseless). '
             'Use "--match-filter -" to interactively ask whether to download each video'))
     selection.add_option(
-        '--no-match-filter',
+        '--no-match-filters',
         dest='match_filter', action='store_const', const=None,
         help='Do not use any --match-filter (default)')
     selection.add_option(