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+Example usage:
+
+```bash
+$ yt-dlp "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyz123"
+```
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 * [INSTALLATION](#installation)
     * [Detailed instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/Installation)