lld

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LinkedIn Learning Downloader (lld)

Overview

lld is a tool designed to download course videos and transcripts from LinkedIn Learning. It automates the process of scraping course content, saving videos, and generating transcripts in both .txt and .json formats. I got tired of fighting the LinkedInLearning API, and other Python programs, so I broken down and wrote this with chromedp.

Features

• SSO Login: Supports enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) for authentication.
• Video Download: Automatically downloads course videos in .mp4 format.
• Transcript Extraction: Extracts and saves transcripts in .txt or .json formats.
• Course Parsing: Parses course structure to identify sections and videos.

Requirements

• Go: Ensure Go is installed on your system.
• Chromedp: Used for browser automation.
• LinkedIn Learning Account: Required to access course content.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jh125486/lld.git
   cd lld
   

2. Install dependencies:

   go mod tidy
   

Usage

1. Build the tool:

   go build -o lld
   

2. Run the tool with the course URL:

   ./lld -courseURL="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/course-name"
   

3. Required flags:

   • -course: The URL of the LinkedIn Learning course you want to download.
   • -sso: The URL for enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO).

One of the following flags is also required: - -transcripts: Download transcripts. - -videos: Download videos.

1. Optional flags:
   • -json: Save transcripts in .json format.
   • -backoff: Set a custom backoff time for retries.
   • -timeout: Set a custom timeout for browser operations.

Example command:

./lld go run . \
   -sso 'http://www.linkedin.com/checkpoint/enterprise/login/74650474?application=learning&appInstanceId=46437124&authModeId=6536630950934134784' \
   -course 'https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-speak-smarter-when-put-on-the-spot/spontaneity-takes-preparation-20294708?u=74650474' \
   -transcripts \
   -json \
   -videos

Notes

• Ensure you have access to the course content before using the tool.
• Use responsibly and adhere to LinkedIn Learning's terms of service.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.