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-([Yor], Yor Briar, Yor Forger)

multipart_downloader.py

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import hashlib
 import http.client
 import traceback
 import threading
+import queue # Import the missing 'queue' module
 from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
 
 CHUNK_DOWNLOAD_RETRY_DELAY = 2 # Slightly reduced for faster retries if needed
@@ -121,14 +122,20 @@ def _download_individual_chunk(chunk_url, temp_file_path, start_byte, end_byte,
 
         except (requests.exceptions.ConnectionError, requests.exceptions.Timeout, http.client.IncompleteRead) as e:
             logger_func(f"   ❌ [Chunk {part_num + 1}/{total_parts}] Retryable error: {e}")
+            if isinstance(e, requests.exceptions.ConnectionError) and \
+               ("Failed to resolve" in str(e) or "NameResolutionError" in str(e)):
+                logger_func("   💡 This looks like a DNS resolution problem. Please check your internet connection, DNS settings, or VPN.")
             if attempt == MAX_CHUNK_DOWNLOAD_RETRIES:
                 logger_func(f"   ❌ [Chunk {part_num + 1}/{total_parts}] Failed after {MAX_CHUNK_DOWNLOAD_RETRIES} retries.")
                 return bytes_this_chunk, False
         except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e: # Includes 4xx/5xx errors after raise_for_status
             logger_func(f"   ❌ [Chunk {part_num + 1}/{total_parts}] Non-retryable error: {e}")
+            if ("Failed to resolve" in str(e) or "NameResolutionError" in str(e)): # More general check
+                logger_func("   💡 This looks like a DNS resolution problem. Please check your internet connection, DNS settings, or VPN.")
             return bytes_this_chunk, False
         except Exception as e:
             logger_func(f"   ❌ [Chunk {part_num + 1}/{total_parts}] Unexpected error: {e}\n{traceback.format_exc(limit=1)}")
+
             return bytes_this_chunk, False
     with progress_data['lock']:
         progress_data['chunks_status'][part_num]['active'] = False

readme.md

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-<h1 align="center">Kemono Downloader v3.5.0</h1>
+<h1 align="center">Kemono Downloader v4.2.0</h1>
 
-<div align="center">
-  <img src="https://github.com/Yuvi9587/Kemono-Downloader/blob/main/Read.png" alt="Kemono Downloader"/>
-</div>
+<table align="center">
+  <tr>
+    <td align="center">
+      <img src="Read/Read.png" alt="Post Downloader Tab" width="400"/>
+      <br>
+      <strong>Default</strong>
+    </td>
+    <td align="center">
+      <img src="Read/Read1.png" alt="Creator Downloader Tab" width="400"/>
+      <br>
+      <strong>Favorite mode</strong>
+    </td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td align="center">
+      <img src="Read/Read2.png" alt="Settings Tab" width="400"/>
+      <br>
+      <strong>Single Post</strong>
+    </td>
+    <td align="center">
+      <img src="Read/Read3.png" alt="Settings Tab" width="400"/>
+      <br>
+      <strong>Manga/Comic Mode</strong>
+    </td>
+    <td align="center">
+    </td>
+  </tr>
+</table>
+---
+
+A powerful, feature-rich GUI application for downloading content from **[Kemono.su](https://kemono.su)** (and its mirrors like kemono.party) and **[Coomer.party](https://coomer.party)** (and its mirrors like coomer.su).
+Built with PyQt5, this tool is designed for users who want deep filtering capabilities, customizable folder structures, efficient downloads, and intelligent automation, all within a modern and user-friendly graphical interface.
+
+*This v5.0.0 release marks a significant feature milestone. Future updates are expected to be less frequent, focusing on maintenance and minor refinements.*
 
 ---
 
-A powerful, feature-rich GUI application for downloading content from **[Kemono.su](https://kemono.su)** and **[Coomer.party](https://coomer.party)**.  
-Built with **PyQt5**, this tool is ideal for users who want deep filtering, customizable folder structures, efficient downloads, and intelligent automation — all within a modern, user-friendly graphical interface.
+## What's New in v5.0.0?
+
+Version 5.0.0 is a major update, introducing comprehensive new features and refining existing ones for a more powerful and streamlined experience:
+
+### ⭐ Favorite Mode (Artists & Posts)
+-   **Direct Downloads from Your Kemono.su Favorites:**
+    -   Enable via the "**⭐ Favorite Mode**" checkbox.
+    -   The UI adapts: URL input is replaced, and action buttons change to "**🖼️ Favorite Artists**" and "**📄 Favorite Posts**".
+    -   "**🍪 Use Cookie**" is automatically enabled and required.
+-   **Favorite Artists Dialog:** Fetches and lists your favorited artists. Select one or more to queue for download.
+-   **Favorite Posts Dialog:** Fetches and lists your favorited posts, grouped by artist. Includes search, selection, and known name highlighting in post titles.
+-   **Flexible Download Scopes for Favorites:**
+    -   `Scope: Selected Location`: Downloads all selected favorites into the main "Download Location".
+    -   `Scope: Artist Folders`: Creates a subfolder for each artist within the main "Download Location".
+-   Standard filters (character, skip words, file type) apply to content downloaded via Favorite Mode.
+
+### 🎨 Creator Selection Popup
+-   Click the "**🎨**" button next to the URL input to open the "Creator Selection" dialog.
+-   Loads creators from your `creators.json` file (expected in the app's directory).
+-   Search, select multiple creators, and their names are added to the URL input, comma-separated.
+-   Choose download scope (`Characters` or `Creators`) for items added via this popup, influencing folder structure.
+
+### 🎯 Advanced Character Filtering & `Known.txt` Integration
+-   **Enhanced Filter Syntax:**
+    -   `Nami`: Simple character filter.
+    -   `(Vivi, Ulti, Uta)`: Groups distinct characters into a shared folder for the session (e.g., "Vivi Ulti Uta"). Adds "Vivi", "Ulti", "Uta" as *separate* entries to `Known.txt` if new.
+    -   `(Boa, Hancock)~`: Defines "Boa" and "Hancock" as aliases for the *same character/entity*. Creates a shared folder (e.g., "Boa Hancock"). Adds "Boa Hancock" as a *single group entry* to `Known.txt` if new, with "Boa" and "Hancock" as its aliases.
+-   **"Add to Filter" Button (⤵️):** Opens a dialog to select names from your `Known.txt` (with search) and add them to the "Filter by Character(s)" field. Grouped names from `Known.txt` are added with the `~` syntax.
+-   **New Name Confirmation:** When new, unrecognized names/groups are used in the filter, a dialog prompts to add them to `Known.txt` with appropriate formatting.
+
+### 📖 Manga/Comic Mode Enhancements
+-   **"Title+G.Num" Filename Style:** (Post Title + Global Numbering) All files across posts get the post title prefix + a global sequential number (e.g., `Chapter 1_001.jpg`, `Chapter 2_003.jpg`).
+-   **Optional Filename Prefix:** For "Original File" and "Date Based" manga styles, an input field appears to add a custom prefix to filenames.
+
+### 🖼️ Enhanced Image & Content Handling
+-   **"Scan Content for Images":** A checkbox to scan post HTML for `<img>` tags and direct image links, resolving relative paths. Crucial for images embedded in descriptions but not in API attachments.
+    -   When "Download Thumbnails Only" is active, "Scan Content for Images" is auto-enabled, and *only* content-scanned images are downloaded.
+-   **"🎧 Only Audio" Filter Mode:** Dedicated mode to download only common audio formats (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.).
+-   **"📦 Only Archives" Filter Mode:** Exclusively downloads `.zip` and `.rar` files.
+
+### ⚙️ UI & Workflow Improvements
+-   **Cookie Management:**
+    -   Directly paste cookie strings.
+    -   Browse and load `cookies.txt` files.
+    -   Automatic fallback to `cookies.txt` in the app directory.
+-   **Multi-part Download Toggle:** Button in the log area to easily switch multi-segment downloads ON/OFF for large files.
+-   **Log View Toggle (👁️ / 🙈):** Switch between the detailed "Progress Log" and the "Missed Character Log" (which now shows intelligently extracted key terms from skipped titles).
+-   **Retry Failed Downloads:** Prompts at the end of a session to retry files that failed with recoverable errors (e.g., IncompleteRead).
+-   **Persistent UI Defaults:** Key filter scopes ("Skip with Words" -> Posts, "Filter by Character(s)" -> Title) now reset to defaults on launch for consistency.
+-   **Refined Onboarding Tour & Help Guide:** Updated guides accessible via the "❓" button.
 
 ---
 
-##  What's New in v3.5.0?
+## Core Features
 
-Version 3.5.0 focuses on enhancing access to content and providing even smarter organization:
-
-###  Cookie Management
-
-- **Access Content:** Seamlessly download from Kemono/Coomer as if you were logged in by using your browser's cookies.
-- **Flexible Input:**
-  - Directly paste your cookie string (e.g., `name1=value1; name2=value2`).
-  - Browse and load cookies from a `cookies.txt` file (Netscape format).
-  - Automatic fallback to a `cookies.txt` file in the application directory if "Use Cookie" is enabled and no other source is specified.
-- **Easy Activation:** A simple "Use Cookie" checkbox in the UI controls this feature.
-- *Important Note: Cookie settings (text, file path, and enabled state) are configured per session and are not saved when the application is closed. You will need to re-apply them on each launch if needed.*
-
----
-
-###  Advanced `Known.txt` and Character Filtering
-
-The `Known.txt` system has been revamped for improved performance and stability. The previous method of handling known names could become resource-intensive with large lists, potentially leading to application slowdowns or crashes. This new, streamlined system offers more direct control and robust organization.
-The `Known.txt` file and the "Filter by Character(s)" input field work together to provide powerful and flexible content organization. The `Known.txt` file itself has a straightforward syntax, while the UI input allows for more complex session-specific grouping and alias definitions that can then be added to `Known.txt`.
-
-**1. `Known.txt` File Syntax (Located in App Directory):**
-
-`Known.txt` stores your persistent list of characters, series, or keywords for folder organization. Each line is an entry:
-
-- **Simple Entries:**
-  - A line like `My Awesome Series` or `Nami`.
-  - **Behavior:** Content matching this term will be saved into a folder named "My Awesome Series" or "Nami" respectively (if "Separate Folders" is enabled).
-- **Grouped Alias Entries (for a single character/entity):**
-  - Format: `(PrimaryFolderName, alias1, alias2, ...)`
-  - **Example:** `(Boa Hancock, Boa, Hancock)`
-  - **Behavior:** Content matching "Boa Hancock", "Boa", OR "Hancock" will be saved into a folder named "Boa Hancock". The first item in the parentheses is the primary folder name; all items are matching aliases.
-  - **Example:** `(Power, powwr, pwr, Blood Devil)` creates a folder "Power" for content matching any of those terms.
-
-**2. "Filter by Character(s)" UI Input Field:**
-
-This field allows for dynamic filtering for the current download session and provides options for how new entries are added to `Known.txt`.
-
-- **Standard Names:**
-  - Input: `Nami, Robin`
-  - Session Behavior: Filters for "Nami" OR "Robin". If "Separate Folders" is on, creates folders "Nami" and "Robin".
-  - `Known.txt` Addition: If "Nami" is new and selected for addition in the confirmation dialog, it's added as `Nami` on a new line in `Known.txt`.
-
-- **Grouped Aliases for a Single Character (using `(...)~` syntax):**
-  - Input: `(Boa, Hancock)~`
-  - Meaning: "Boa" and "Hancock" are different names/aliases for the *same character*. The names are listed within parentheses separated by commas (e.g., `name1, alias1, alias2`), and the entire group is followed by a `~` symbol. This is useful when a creator uses different names for the same character.
-  - Session Behavior: Filters for "Boa" OR "Hancock". If "Separate Folders" is on, creates a single folder named "Boa Hancock".
-  - `Known.txt` Addition: If this group is new and selected for addition, it's added to `Known.txt` as a grouped alias entry, typically `(Boa Hancock, Boa, Hancock)`. The first name in the `Known.txt` entry (e.g., "Boa Hancock") becomes the primary folder name.
-
-- **Combined Folder for Distinct Characters (using `(...)` syntax):**
-  - Input: `(Vivi, Uta)`
-  - Meaning: "Vivi" and "Uta" are *distinct characters*, but for this download session, their content should be grouped into a single folder. The names are listed within parentheses separated by commas. This is useful for grouping art of less frequent characters without creating many small individual folders.
-  - Session Behavior: Filters for "Vivi" OR "Uta". If "Separate Folders" is on, creates a single folder named "Vivi Uta".
-  - `Known.txt` Addition: If this "combined group" is new and selected for addition, "Vivi" and "Uta" are added to `Known.txt` as *separate, individual simple entries* on new lines:
-    ```
-    Vivi
-    Uta
-    ```
-    The combined folder "Vivi Uta" is a session-only convenience; `Known.txt` stores them as distinct entities for future individual use.
-
-**3. Interaction with `Known.txt`:**
-
-- **Adding New Names from Filters:** When you use the "Filter by Character(s)" input, if any names or groups are new (not already in `Known.txt`), a dialog will appear after you start the download. This dialog allows you to select which of these new names/groups should be added to `Known.txt`, formatted according to the rules described above.
-- **Intelligent Fallback:** If "Separate Folders by Name/Title" is active, and content doesn't match the "Filter by Character(s)" UI input, the downloader consults your `Known.txt` file for folder naming.
-- **Direct Management:** You can add simple entries directly to `Known.txt` using the list and "Add" button in the UI's `Known.txt` management section. For creating or modifying complex grouped alias entries directly in the file, or for bulk edits, click the "Open Known.txt" button. The application reloads `Known.txt` on startup or before a download process begins.
-
----
-##  What's in v3.4.0? (Previous Update)
-This version brings significant enhancements to manga/comic downloading, filtering capabilities, and user experience:
-
-###  Enhanced Manga/Comic Mode
-
-- **New "Date Based" Filename Style:**
-
-  - Perfect for truly sequential content! Files are named numerically (e.g., `001.jpg`, `002.jpg`, `003.ext`...) across an *entire creator's feed*, strictly following post publication order.
-
-  - **Smart Numbering:** Automatically resumes from the highest existing number found in the series folder (and subfolders, if "Subfolder per Post" is enabled).
-
-  - **Guaranteed Order:** Disables multi-threading for post processing to ensure sequential accuracy.
-
-  - Works alongside the existing "Post Title" and "Original File Name" styles.
-
----
-
-###  "Remove Words from Filename" Feature
-
-- Specify comma-separated words or phrases (case-insensitive) that will be automatically removed from filenames.
-
-- Example: `patreon, [HD], _final` transforms `AwesomeArt_patreon` `Hinata_Hd` into `AwesomeArt.jpg` `Hinata.jpg`.
-
----
-
-###  New "Only Archives" File Filter Mode
-
-- Exclusively downloads `.zip` and `.rar` files.
-
-- Automatically disables conflicting options like "Skip .zip/.rar" and external link logging.
-
----
-
-###  Improved Character Filter Scope - "Comments (Beta)"
-
-- **File-First Check:** Prioritizes matching filenames before checking post comments for character names.
-
-- **Comment Fallback:** Only checks comments if no filename match is found, reducing unnecessary API calls.
-
----
-
-###  Refined "Missed Character Log"
-
-- Displays a capitalized, alphabetized list of key terms from skipped post titles.
-
-- Makes it easier to spot patterns or characters that might be unintentionally excluded.
-
----
-
-###  Enhanced Multi-part Download Progress
-
-- Granular visibility into active chunk downloads and combined speed for large files.
-
----
-
-###  Updated Onboarding Tour
-
-- Improved guide for new users, covering v3.4.0 features and existing core functions.
-
----
-
-###  Robust Configuration Path
-
-- Settings and `Known.txt` are now stored in the same folder as app.
-
----
-
-##  Core Features
-
----
+This section details the primary functionalities of the Kemono Downloader.
 
 ### User Interface & Workflow
 
-- **Clean PyQt5 GUI** — Simple, modern, and dark-themed.
+-   **Main Inputs:**
+    -   **🔗 Kemono Creator/Post URL:** Paste the full URL of a Kemono/Coomer creator's page or a specific post.
+        -   *Example (Creator):* `https://kemono.su/patreon/user/12345`
+        -   *Example (Post):* `https://kemono.su/patreon/user/12345/post/98765`
+    -   **🎨 Creator Selection Button:** (Next to URL input) Opens a dialog to select creators from `creators.json` to populate the URL field.
+    -   **Page Range (Start to End):** For creator URLs, specify a range of pages to fetch. Disabled for single posts or Manga Mode.
+    -   **📁 Download Location:** Browse to select the main folder for all downloads. Required unless in "🔗 Only Links" mode.
+-   **Action Buttons:**
+    -   **⬇️ Start Download / 🔗 Extract Links:** Initiates the primary operation based on current settings.
+    -   **⏸️ Pause / ▶️ Resume Download:** Temporarily halt and continue the process. Some UI settings can be changed while paused.
+    -   **❌ Cancel & Reset UI:** Stops the current operation and performs a "soft" UI reset (preserves URL and Directory inputs).
+    -   **🔄 Reset:** (In log area) Clears all inputs, logs, and resets settings to default when idle.
 
-- **Persistent Settings** — Saves preferences between sessions.
+### Filtering & Content Selection
 
-- **Download Modes:**
-  - Single Post URL
-  - Entire Creator Feed
+-   **🎯 Filter by Character(s):**
+    -   Enter character names, comma-separated.
+    -   **Syntax Examples:**
+        -   `Tifa, Aerith`: Matches posts/files with "Tifa" OR "Aerith". If "Separate Folders" is on, creates folders "Tifa" and "Aerith". Adds "Tifa", "Aerith" to `Known.txt` separately if new.
+        -   `(Vivi, Ulti, Uta)`: Matches "Vivi" OR "Ulti" OR "Uta". Session folder: "Vivi Ulti Uta". Adds "Vivi", "Ulti", "Uta" to `Known.txt` as separate entries if new.
+        -   `(Boa, Hancock)~`: Matches "Boa" OR "Hancock". Session folder: "Boa Hancock". Adds "Boa Hancock" as a single group entry to `Known.txt` if new (aliases: Boa, Hancock).
+    -   **Filter: [Type] Button (Scope):** Cycles how this filter applies:
+        -   `Filter: Files`: Checks individual filenames. Only matching files from a post are downloaded.
+        -   `Filter: Title`: Checks post titles. All files from a matching post are downloaded.
+        -   `Filter: Both`: Checks post title first. If no match, then checks filenames.
+        -   `Filter: Comments (Beta)`: Checks filenames first. If no file match, then checks post comments. (Uses more API requests).
+-   **🚫 Skip with Words:**
+    -   Enter words (comma-separated) to skip content (e.g., `WIP, sketch`).
+    -   **Scope: [Type] Button:** Cycles how skipping applies:
+        -   `Scope: Files`: Skips individual files by name.
+        -   `Scope: Posts`: Skips entire posts by title.
+        -   `Scope: Both`: Post title first, then filenames.
+-   **✂️ Remove Words from name:**
+    -   Enter words (comma-separated) to remove from downloaded filenames (e.g., `patreon, [HD]`).
+-   **Filter Files (Radio Buttons):**
+    -   `All`: All file types.
+    -   `Images/GIFs`: Common image formats.
+    -   `Videos`: Common video formats.
+    -   `📦 Only Archives`: Exclusively `.zip` and `.rar` files. Disables archive skipping and external link log.
+    -   `🎧 Only Audio`: Common audio formats (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.).
+    -   `🔗 Only Links`: Extracts and displays external links from post descriptions. Disables download options.
+-   **Skip .zip / Skip .rar Checkboxes:** Avoid downloading these archive types (disabled if "📦 Only Archives" is active).
 
-- **Flexible Options:**
-  - Specify Page Range (disabled in Manga Mode)
-  - Custom Folder Name for single posts
+### Download Customization
+
+-   **Download Thumbnails Only:** Downloads small API preview images.
+    -   If "Scan Content for Images" is also active, *only* images found by content scan are downloaded (API thumbnails ignored).
+-   **Scan Content for Images:** Scans post HTML for `<img>` tags and direct image links, resolving relative paths.
+-   **Compress to WebP:** If Pillow is installed, converts images > 1.5MB to WebP if significantly smaller.
+-   **🗄️ Custom Folder Name (Single Post Only):**
+    -   Visible if downloading a single post URL AND "Separate Folders by Name/Title" is enabled.
+    -   Set a custom folder name for that specific post's downloads.
+
+### 📖 Manga/Comic Mode (Creator Feeds Only)
+
+-   **Chronological Processing:** Downloads posts from oldest to newest.
+-   **Page Range Disabled:** All posts are fetched for sorting.
+-   **Filename Style Toggle Button (in log area):**
+    -   `Name: Post Title (Default)`: First file named after post title; subsequent files in the same post keep original names.
+    -   `Name: Original File`: All files attempt to keep original names. Optional prefix input appears.
+    -   `Name: Title+G.Num`: All files across posts get post title prefix + global sequential number (e.g., `Chapter 1_001.jpg`). Disables post-level multithreading.
+    -   `Name: Date Based`: Files named sequentially (e.g., `001.jpg`) by post date. Optional prefix input appears. Disables post-level multithreading.
+
+### Folder Organization
+
+-   **Separate Folders by Name/Title:** Creates subfolders based on "Filter by Character(s)" or post titles. Uses `Known.txt` as a fallback.
+-   **Subfolder per Post:** If "Separate Folders" is on, creates an additional subfolder for each post.
+-   **`Known.txt` Management (Bottom Left UI):**
+    -   **List:** Displays primary names from `Known.txt`.
+    -   **Add New:** Input field to add new names/groups.
+        -   Simple: `My Series`
+        -   Group (Separate Known.txt): `(Vivi, Ulti, Uta)`
+        -   Group (Single Known.txt with `~`): `(Character A, Char A)~`
+    -   **➕ Add Button:** Adds the name/group to `Known.txt`.
+    -   **⤵️ Add to Filter Button:** Opens a dialog to select names from `Known.txt` to add to the "Filter by Character(s)" field.
+    -   **🗑️ Delete Selected Button:** Removes selected names from `Known.txt`.
+    -   **Open Known.txt Button:** Opens `Known.txt` in your default text editor for advanced editing.
+    -   **❓ Button:** Opens this feature guide.
+
+### Advanced & Performance
+
+-   **🍪 Cookie Management:**
+    -   **Use Cookie Checkbox:** Enables cookie usage.
+    -   **Text Field:** Paste cookie string (e.g., `name1=value1; name2=value2`).
+    -   **Browse... Button:** Select a `cookies.txt` file (Netscape format).
+    -   *Behavior:* Text field takes precedence. If "Use Cookie" is checked and both are empty, tries to load `cookies.txt` from the app directory.
+-   **Use Multithreading Checkbox & Threads Input:**
+    -   *Creator Feeds:* Number of posts to process simultaneously.
+    -   *Single Post URLs:* Number of files to download concurrently.
+-   **Multi-part Download Toggle Button (in log area):**
+    -   `Multi-part: ON`: Enables multi-segment downloads for large files. Can speed up large file downloads but may increase UI choppiness or log spam with many small files.
+    -   `Multi-part: OFF (Default)`: Files downloaded in a single stream.
+    -   Disabled if "🔗 Only Links" or "📦 Only Archives" mode is active.
+
+### Logging & Monitoring
+
+-   **📜 Progress Log / Extracted Links Log:** Main text area for detailed messages or extracted links.
+-   **👁️ / 🙈 Log View Toggle Button:** Switches main log between:
+    -   `👁️ Progress Log`: All download activity, errors, summaries.
+    -   `🙈 Missed Character Log`: Key terms from post titles/content skipped due to character filters.
+-   **Show External Links in Log Checkbox & Panel:** If checked, a secondary log panel displays external links from post descriptions (disabled in "Only Links" / "Only Archives" modes).
+-   **Export Links Button:** (In "Only Links" mode) Saves extracted links to a `.txt` file.
+-   **Progress Labels:** Display overall post progress and individual file download status/speed.
+
+### ⭐ Favorite Mode (Downloading from Your Kemono.su Favorites)
+
+-   **Enable:** Check the "**⭐ Favorite Mode**" checkbox (next to "🔗 Only Links").
+-   **UI Changes:**
+    -   URL input is replaced with a "Favorite Mode active" message.
+    -   Action buttons change to "**🖼️ Favorite Artists**" and "**📄 Favorite Posts**".
+    -   "**🍪 Use Cookie**" is auto-enabled and locked (required for favorites).
+-   **🖼️ Favorite Artists Dialog:**
+    -   Fetches and lists artists you've favorited on Kemono.su.
+    -   Includes search, select all/deselect all, and a "Download Selected" button.
+    -   Selected artists are added to a download queue.
+-   **📄 Favorite Posts Dialog:**
+    -   Fetches and lists posts you've favorited, grouped by artist and sorted by date.
+    -   Includes search (title, creator, ID, service), select all/deselect all.
+    -   Highlights known names from your `Known.txt` in post titles for easier identification.
+    -   Selected posts are added to a download queue.
+-   **Favorite Download Scope Button:** (Next to "Favorite Posts" button)
+    -   `Scope: Selected Location`: All selected favorites download into the main "Download Location". Filters apply globally.
+    -   `Scope: Artist Folders`: A subfolder (named after the artist) is created in the main "Download Location" for each artist. Content goes into their specific subfolder. Filters apply within each artist's folder.
+-   **Filters:** Standard "Filter by Character(s)", "Skip with Words", and "Filter Files" options apply to content downloaded from favorites.
 
 ---
 
-###  Smart Filtering
+## Key Files
 
-- **Character Name Filtering:**
-  - Use `Tifa, Aerith` or group `(Boa, Hancock)` → folder `Boa Hancock`
-  - Flexible input for current session and for adding to `Known.txt`.
-  - Examples:
-    - `Nami` (simple character)
-    - `(Boa ~ Hancock)` (aliases for one character, session folder "Boa Hancock", adds `(Boa Hancock, Boa, Hancock)` to `Known.txt`)
-    - `(Vivi, Uta)` (distinct characters, session folder "Vivi Uta", adds `Vivi` and `Uta` separately to `Known.txt`)
-  - See "Advanced `Known.txt` and Character Filtering" for full details.
-  - **Filter Scopes:**
-    - `Files`
-    - `Title`
-    - `Both (Title then Files)`
-    - `Comments (Beta - Files first)`
-
-- **Skip with Words:**
-  - Exclude with `WIP, sketch, preview`
-
-  - **Skip Scopes:**
-    - `Files`
-    - `Posts`
-    - `Both (Posts then Files)`
-
-- **File Type Filters:**
-  - `All`, `Images/GIFs`, `Videos`, `📦 Only Archives`, `🔗 Only Links`
-
-- **Filename Cleanup:**
-  - Remove illegal and unwanted characters or phrases
-
----
-
-### Manga/Comic Mode (Creator Feeds Only)
-
-- **Chronological Processing** — Oldest posts first
-
-- **Filename Style Options:**
-  - `Name: Post Title (Default)`
-  - `Name: Original File`
-  - `Name: Date Based (New)`
-
-- **Best With:** Character filters set to manga/series title
-
----
-
-### Folder Structure & Naming
-
-- **Subfolders:**
-  - Auto-created based on character name, post title, or `Known.txt`
-
-  - "Subfolder per Post" option for further nesting
-
-- **Smart Naming:** Cleans invalid characters and structures logically
-
----
-
-### Thumbnail & Compression Tools
-
-- **Download Thumbnails Only**
-
-- **Compress to WebP** (via Pillow)
-  - Converts large images to smaller WebP versions
-
----
-
-###  Performance Features
-
-- **Multithreading:**
-  - For both post processing and file downloading
-
-- **Multi-part Downloads:**
-  - Toggleable in GUI
-  - Splits large files into chunks
-  - Granular chunk-level progress display
-
----
-
-### Logging & Progress
-
-- **Real-time Logs:** Activity, errors, skipped posts
-
-- **Missed Character Log:** Shows skipped keywords in easy-to-read list
-
-- **External Links Log:** Shows links (unless disabled in some modes)
-
-- **Export Links:** Save `.txt` of links (Only Links mode)
-
----
-
-###  Config System
-
-- **`Known.txt` for Smart Folder Naming (Located in App Directory):**
-  - A user-editable file that stores a list of preferred names, series titles, or keywords.
-  - It's primarily used as an intelligent fallback for folder creation when "Separate Folders by Name/Title" is enabled.
-  - **Syntax:**
-    - Simple entries: `My Favorite Series` (creates folder "My Favorite Series", matches "My Favorite Series").
-    - Grouped entries: `(Desired Folder Name, alias1, alias2)` (creates folder "Desired Folder Name"; matches "Desired Folder Name", "alias1", or "alias2").
-
-- **Settings Stored in App Directory**
-
-- **Editable Within GUI**
+-   **`Known.txt`:** (Located in the application's directory)
+    -   Stores your list of known shows, characters, or series titles for automatic folder organization.
+    -   **Format:** Each line is an entry.
+        -   Simple: `My Awesome Series`
+        -   Grouped (single `Known.txt` entry, shared folder): `(Boa, Hancock)` - creates folder "Boa Hancock", aliases "Boa", "Hancock".
+    -   Used as a fallback for folder naming if "Separate Folders" is on and no active filter matches.
+-   **`creators.json`:** (Expected in the application's directory)
+    -   Used by the "🎨 Creator Selection Popup".
+    -   A JSON file containing a list of creator objects. Expected structure: `[ [ {creator1_data}, {creator2_data}, ... ] ]` or a flat list `[ {creator1_data}, ... ]`.
+    -   Each creator object should ideally have `name`, `service`, `id`, and optionally `favorited` (integer count for sorting in popup).
+    -   *Example entry in the inner list:* `{"id": "12345", "name": "ArtistName", "service": "patreon", "favorited": 10}`
+-   **`cookies.txt` (Optional):**
+    -   If "Use Cookie" is enabled and no direct string/file is provided, the app looks for this in its directory.
+    -   Must be in Netscape cookie file format.
+-   **Application Settings:** UI preferences (like manga style, multipart preference) are saved by Qt's `QSettings` (location varies by OS). Cookie details and some filter scopes are session-based.
 
 ---
 
 ## Installation
 
----
-
 ### Requirements
-
-- Python 3.6 or higher  
-- pip
-
----
+-   Python 3.6 or higher
+-   pip (Python package installer)
 
 ### Install Dependencies
+Open your terminal or command prompt and run:
 
 ```bash
 pip install PyQt5 requests Pillow
-
 ```
 
-***
-
-## ** Build a Standalone Executable (Optional)**
-
-1. Install PyInstaller:
 ```bash
-pip install pyinstaller
+python main.py
 ```
 
-2. Run:
-```bash
-pyinstaller --name "Kemono Downloader" --onefile --windowed --icon="Kemono.ico" main.py
-```
 
-3. Output will be in the `dist/` folder.
+### 2. Optional Setup
 
-***
+-   Place your `cookies.txt` in the root directory (if using cookies).
+-   Prepare your `Known.txt` and `creators.json` in the same directory for advanced filtering and selection features.
 
-## ** Config Files**
-- `settings.json` — Stores your UI preferences and settings.
-- `Known.txt` — Stores character names, series titles, or keywords for organizing downloaded content into specific folders.
-  - Supports simple entries (e.g., `My Series`) and grouped entries for aliases (e.g., `(Folder Name, alias1, alias2)` where "Folder Name" is the name of the created folder, and all terms are used for matching).
+---
 
-***
+## Tips & Best Practices
 
-## ** Feedback & Support**
+-   For best results, use **Favorite Mode** if you're a logged-in user with bookmarked artists/posts.
+-   Use **Filter by Character(s)** and keep your `Known.txt` updated to reduce clutter and organize downloads.
+-   Use the **multi-part toggle** for large video/audio files but disable it when downloading large batches of small images to reduce overhead.
+-   Adjust **thread count** based on your internet speed and CPU; too many threads can result in API throttling.
 
-Issues? Suggestions?  
-Open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Yuvi9587/kemono-downloader) or join our community.
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+-   **Downloads not starting?**
+    -   Ensure the download location is set.
+    -   Check your filters aren't too strict.
+    -   If in Favorite Mode, make sure cookie is set and valid.
+
+-   **Missing characters/folders?**
+    -   Review the Missed Character Log.
+    -   Use the "Scan Content for Images" option if image links are embedded in descriptions.
+
+-   **App crashes or logs errors?**
+    -   Check the console/log area for stack traces.
+    -   Run from terminal to capture more error output.
+    -   Ensure `Known.txt` and `creators.json` are valid.
+
+---
+
+## Contribution
+
+Feel free to fork this repo and submit pull requests for bug fixes, new features, or UI improvements!
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+This project is released under the MIT License.