Parabolic (Unofficial macOS Apple Silicon Build)

This is a modified build of NickvisionApps/Parabolic specifically optimized for macOS with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4 chips).

Note: This is NOT the original version. It has been patched to resolve compatibility issues on macOS.

🍎 Why this version?

The original project targets Linux/Windows conventions which cause crashes on macOS. This fork includes:

• Library Fixes: Correctly loads Homebrew-installed libraries (libadwaita, gtk4) instead of Linux .so files.
• Architecture Support: compiled specifically for osx-arm64.
• .NET 9 Compatibility: Downgraded from the experimental .NET 10 to the stable .NET 9.
• yt-dlp Patches: Fixed executable handling and argument parsing for macOS yt-dlp.

🚀 How to Use

1. Install Dependencies

You need to install the required libraries using Homebrew:

brew install gtk4 libadwaita blueprint-compiler ffmpeg yt-dlp

Ensure yt-dlp is version 2026.2.4 or newer to avoid "403 Forbidden" errors.

2. Run the App

Simply double-click the Parabolic.command script in the root folder. Or run it via terminal:

./Parabolic.command

🛠 Troubleshooting

"Sign in to confirm you're not a bot"

If YouTube downloads fail, it's due to YouTube's anti-bot protection.

1. Install the "Get cookies.txt LOCALLY" browser extension.
2. Export cookies.txt from YouTube.
3. In Parabolic: Preferences -> Downloader -> Cookies File -> Select your file.

"App is damaged" or "Unidentified Developer"

Since this build is not signed by Apple:

1. Right-click Parabolic.command -> Open.
2. Click Open in the dialog.
3. (Or go to System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Allow Anyway).

🔗 Credits

• Original Application: NickvisionApps/Parabolic