HTTP Error 403: Forbidden

[chzhhong97]

Bug Report: HTTP Error 403: Forbidden when Previewing or Downloading via yt-dlp

First of all, nice work on the plugin! Thanks for creating and maintaining it.

Issue

I'm encountering an HTTP Error 403: Forbidden whenever I try to preview or download content through yt-dlp.

What I've Tried

• Reinstalled the plugin.
• Switched between different Wi-Fi networks.
• Tried using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.

Unfortunately, the issue persists in all cases.

Environment

• ThemeDeck: v3.0.1
• Decky Loader: v3.2.6
• SteamOS: v3.8.16
• Device: Steam Deck OLED

Log

• 2026-08-20 01.02.29.log

Please let me know if there's any additional information or logs I can provide to help troubleshoot this issue.

Updated:
Can follow #25 workaround to temporary fixed this issue

[ludichris12]

having the exact same issue please if anyone can help 🙏🙏

[chzhhong97]

having the exact same issue please if anyone can help 🙏🙏

can follow #25 workaround to temporary fixed this issue