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+====== Mikos Batch Downloader ======
+This tool provides a graphical interface for batch downloading videos or audio using ''yt-dlp''. It supports playlists, format selection, cookie authentication, and live progress display.
+===== Features =====
+  * Add multiple video or playlist URLs
+  * Choose output directory and optional cookies file
+  * Select download format (''best'', ''mp4'', ''bestaudio'', ''mp3'')
+  * Start and cancel downloads with progress feedback
+  * View live output from ''yt-dlp'' in a text box
+===== Requirements =====
+  * Python 3.x
+  * ''yt-dlp'' installed and available in system PATH
+  * Standard Python libraries:
+    * ''tkinter''
+    * ''subprocess''
+    * ''threading''
+    * ''os''
+    * ''re''
+===== Usage =====
+  - Start the GUI by running the script.
+  - Paste a video or playlist URL into the input field.
+  - Click **Add Link** to queue it.
+  - Choose an output folder and optionally a ''cookies.txt'' file.
+  - Select desired format from the dropdown.
+  - Click **Start Downloads** to begin.
+  - Use **Cancel Downloads** to stop the current process.
+===== GUI Overview =====
+  * '''URL Entry''': Input field for video/playlist links
+  * '''Listbox''': Displays queued URLs
+  * '''Format Dropdown''': Choose download format
+  * '''Buttons''':
+    * Add Link
+    * Clear List
+    * Choose Folder
+    * Choose Cookies
+    * Start Downloads
+    * Cancel Downloads
+  * '''Progress Bar''': Shows download percentage
+  * '''Text Output''': Displays live ''yt-dlp'' output
+===== Notes =====
+  * Downloads run in a separate thread to keep the GUI responsive.
+  * Progress is parsed from ''yt-dlp'' output using regular expressions.
+  * Audio extraction is supported via ''--extract-audio'' for MP3.
+===== License =====
+This script is provided as-is. Feel free to modify and redistribute under an open-source license of your choice.
+===== Code =====
 <code python>
 import tkinter as tk