# Motherless Video Downloader | How to Download Motherless Videos (`serpxxx/motherless-downloader`) Actor Motherless Downloader helps users save accessible videos for authorized offline viewing. - **URL**: https://apify.com/serpxxx/motherless-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [SERP XXX](https://apify.com/serpxxx) (community) - **Categories:** Videos, Automation, Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Motherless Video Downloader | How to Download Motherless Videos > Download supported Motherless videos as MP4 files directly from the browser. ### Get it Here Get it here: https://serp.ly/motherless-downloader ![Motherless Downloader](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/serpxxx/motherless-downloader/main/assets/workflow-preview.webp) Motherless Downloader is a browser extension for users who want a cleaner way to save Motherless videos without hunting for direct file URLs in page source. It detects supported media from active video pages, surfaces available quality options when present, and exports the result as MP4 for offline playback. - Save supported Motherless videos from watch pages - Detect direct file and supported player-backed media flows - Export MP4 files for simpler offline playback - Avoid manual source inspection and copy-paste workflows - Keep everything inside the browser ### Table of Contents - [Why Motherless Downloader](#why-motherless-downloader) - [Features](#features) - [How It Works](#how-it-works) - [Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Motherless](#step-by-step-tutorial-how-to-download-videos-from-motherless) - [Supported Formats](#supported-formats) - [Who It's For](#who-its-for) - [Common Use Cases](#common-use-cases) - [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - [Trial & Access](#trial--access) - [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions) - [FAQ](#faq) - [License](#license) - [Notes](#notes) - [About Motherless](#about-motherless) ### Why Motherless Downloader Motherless often exposes video through player config blocks or direct CDN-backed file URLs, but that still does not make saving the correct file convenient. Generic tools can miss the real media source or leave you sorting through multiple irrelevant assets. Motherless Downloader is built to reduce that friction. Open the page, let the extension detect the active media source, choose the available quality, and export the result as MP4 without leaving the browser. ### Features - Detects supported Motherless media from active watch pages - Multi-source video detection including flashvars, HTML5 video, and inject script monitoring - Handles direct-file and supported player-backed download flows - In-page download button built into the video player - Lists available quality variants when present - Right-click context menu for quick downloads - Saves output as MP4 for broad playback compatibility - Automatic saving into a dedicated MOTHERLESS folder - Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, Whale, and Yandex ### How It Works 1. Install the extension from the latest release. 2. Open Motherless and visit a video page. 3. Start playback so the extension can detect the stream. 4. Open the popup or use the in-page download button. 5. Choose the quality or stream option you want. 6. Download the video as MP4. 7. Save the final file locally. ### Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Motherless 1. Install Motherless Downloader from the latest GitHub release. 2. Open Motherless and sign in if the page you want requires account access. 3. Visit the video page you want to save. 4. Let the player load fully and press play. 5. Click the in-page download button on the player, or open the extension popup. 6. Review the quality options shown by the extension. 7. Choose the available quality if more than one option appears. 8. Start the download and wait for the MP4 export to finish. 9. Open the saved file from your Downloads folder. ### Supported Formats - Input: supported Motherless video sources (HLS, direct MP4) - Output: MP4 Saved files use MP4 so they are easier to replay on standard media players, move between devices, or archive locally. ### Who It's For - Motherless viewers who want offline copies of supported videos - Users archiving media they can already access in the browser - People who want a browser extension instead of manual URL extraction - Users who need a simple MP4 export workflow - Anyone who wants cleaner download controls than generic downloader sites ### Common Use Cases - Save a Motherless video for later viewing - Export the available quality as MP4 - Avoid manual parsing of page source for direct file URLs - Keep local copies for offline playback - Use the in-page button or right-click menu for a faster download flow ### Troubleshooting **The extension does not detect the video** Press play first and wait for the page to initialize the active source. **No quality selector appears** Some pages expose only one usable source, so only one option may be available. **The detected stream looks incomplete** Refresh the page and retry after starting playback again. **The download stopped partway through** Check whether your internet connection dropped during the download. **The page requires account access** The extension only works on media you can already open and play in your active browser session. ### Trial & Access - Includes **3 free downloads** so you can test the workflow first - Email sign-in uses secure one-time password verification - No credit card required for the trial - Unlimited downloads are available with a paid license Start here: [https://serp.ly/motherless-downloader](https://serp.ly/motherless-downloader) ### Installation Instructions 1. Open the latest release page: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/serpxxx/motherless-downloader/releases/latest) 2. Download the correct build for your browser. 3. Install the extension. 4. Open a Motherless watch page. 5. Use the popup to detect and download the media. ### FAQ **Can I download Motherless videos as MP4?** Yes. Supported videos are exported as MP4 files. **Do I need extra software?** No. The workflow stays inside the browser extension. **Where are videos saved?** They are saved to your default Downloads location, typically inside a MOTHERLESS subfolder. **What quality options are available?** The extension detects all available qualities from the source. Formats are sorted by quality with MP4 preferred over HLS. **Does this work on Firefox?** Yes. It supports Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Whale, Yandex, and Firefox. **Will it work on every page?** It works on supported playback flows. Detection depends on how the current page exposes the media. ### License This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the [LICENSE](https://github.com/serpxxx/motherless-downloader/blob/main/LICENSE) file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project. ### Notes - Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save - An internet connection is required for downloads - Must press play before the extension can detect the video stream - Quality depends on the media exposed by Motherless - Source quality varies by upload since Motherless hosts user-submitted content ### About Motherless Motherless is a video platform that can expose direct media files through player setup or CDN delivery. Motherless Downloader is built to make supported downloads easier for users who already have access to that content in the browser. # Actor input Schema ## `listingNotice` (type: `string`): Optional informational field only. This actor currently serves as the public listing surface for the browser extension and does not yet expose a finalized runtime API contract. ## Actor input object example ```json { "listingNotice": "No runtime input is required yet. See the README and product page for the current extension workflow." } ```` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("serpxxx/motherless-downloader").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("serpxxx/motherless-downloader").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call serpxxx/motherless-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=serpxxx/motherless-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Motherless Video Downloader | How to Download Motherless Videos", "description": "Motherless Downloader helps users save accessible videos for authorized offline viewing.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "V7PVAa9e64JLjXdJF" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/serpxxx~motherless-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-serpxxx-motherless-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/serpxxx~motherless-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-serpxxx-motherless-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/serpxxx~motherless-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-serpxxx-motherless-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "listingNotice": { "title": "Listing notice", "type": "string", "description": "Optional informational field only. This actor currently serves as the public listing surface for the browser extension and does not yet expose a finalized runtime API contract.", "default": "No runtime input is required yet. See the README and product page for the current extension workflow." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```