Troubleshooting.md

Title: Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

This document provides solutions to common issues you may encounter while using the YouTube Audio Processor. Follow these steps to resolve problems and ensure smooth operation.

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Dependency Errors

Issue: Errors related to missing or incompatible Python packages.

Solution:

• Ensure you have installed all required packages by running:

  pip install -r requirements.txt

• Verify that you are using the correct Python version (Python 3.8 or later). If needed, create and activate a virtual environment before installing dependencies.

2. Configuration Issues

Issue: Application fails to read the .env file or encounters errors due to incorrect settings.

Solution:

• Confirm that the .env file exists in the root directory of your project.

• Ensure the .env file contains the correct path values for DOWNLOAD_PATH and OUTPUT_DIR.

• Example .env file:

  DOWNLOAD_PATH="./downloads"
  OUTPUT_DIR="./chunks"
  

• Make sure the directories specified in DOWNLOAD_PATH and OUTPUT_DIR are writable and exist.

3. YouTube URL Errors

Issue: Errors when downloading audio from the provided YouTube URL.

Solution:

• Ensure that the YouTube URL you provide is valid and accessible.
• Check if there are any restrictions or age limits on the video. If so, consider using a different video.
• If the error persists, verify that the YouTube video is available and not removed or restricted.

4. File Handling Errors

Issue: Errors related to saving or processing files, such as permission issues or missing directories.

Solution:

• Verify that the directories specified in DOWNLOAD_PATH and OUTPUT_DIR exist and are writable.
• Check file permissions and adjust them if necessary.
• Make sure there is enough disk space available for downloading and processing files.

5. General Errors

Issue: Unspecified or generic errors during application runtime.

Solution:

• Review the error message carefully for specific details about the problem.
• Ensure all prerequisites are met, including Python version and required packages.
• Check the Usage Guide for additional setup or configuration details.

Getting Help

If you encounter issues that are not covered here:

• Consult the Configuration Guide: Ensure that all configuration settings are correct.
• Open an Issue on GitHub: If you need further assistance, consider opening an issue on the project's GitHub repository.

For more detailed help, you can also refer to the project's documentation or community forums for additional support.

Additional Resources

• Getting Started
• Contribution Guidelines
• License Information