I don’t think it’s required actually, you just download the APK, patch it and then install it. I haven’t degoogled (yet) but there should be a patch that makes it independent from Google Play Services

I’ve been using reVanced lately. It is a YouTube patcher, not a standalone application, but it’s good enough for me https://github.com/ReVanced/revanced-manager/

Repeat with me, class: There are no bad jobs, only bad conditions