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Get iPlayer Automator

Download and watch BBC and ITV shows

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryMedia & Entertainment
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version1.29.4,202605051609Catalog version

What is Get iPlayer Automator?

Download and watch BBC and ITV shows

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask get-iplayer-automator
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How to Install Get iPlayer Automator on Mac

Follow these steps to install Get iPlayer Automator using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask get-iplayer-automator

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask get-iplayer-automator
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm get-iplayer-automator is installed, then try `get-iplayer-automator --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Get iPlayer Automator

    Run `get-iplayer-automator` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Get iPlayer Automator

How do I install Get iPlayer Automator on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask get-iplayer-automator. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run get-iplayer-automator from Terminal.
Is Get iPlayer Automator free?
Yes, Get iPlayer Automator is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Get iPlayer Automator?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask get-iplayer-automator. Homebrew will remove Get iPlayer Automator and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Get iPlayer Automator?
There are several media & entertainment apps available for macOS. Browse the Media & Entertainment category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Get iPlayer Automator to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask get-iplayer-automator in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Get iPlayer Automator work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Get iPlayer Automator can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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