as an alternative, I recommend Yewtube (not to be confused with the Invidious instance with the same name):

https://github.com/mps-youtube/yewtube

It’s a TUI application that streams the music to mplayer, VLC or MPV depending on your preference. It can also handle playlists/albums.

Fellow EndeavorOS enjoyer here, I love the hand-holding it does for you at the beginning (calamares installer, pick whichever DE that tickles your fancy, access to AUR and other goodies by default), but then basically beyond that point, you’re on your own. The fact that it’s Arch based also means that 9.99 times out of 10, you can always consult the Arch Wiki for any issues.

It’s like an Arch Linux starter pack that gives you the option to take off the training wheels at any time lol.

If this “partially automates” the problem, then it’s good enough for me. I think this is as close as close can get to what I’m looking for, I will try this out for sure, thanks!

does it change the aptly-attributed title “cinematic masterpiece” in any way, hmmmmm?

Send in a pull request.