Kemono Downloader v3.5.0
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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.
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## What's New in v3.5.0?
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.*
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### Advanced `Known.txt` for Smart Folder Organization
- **Fine-Grained Control:** Take your automatic folder organization to the next level with a personalized list of names, series titles, and keywords in `Known.txt`.
- **Primary Names & Aliases:** Define a main folder name and link multiple aliases to it. For example, `([Power], powwr, pwr, Blood devil)` ensures any post matching "Power" or "powwr" (in title or filename, depending on settings) gets saved into a "Power" folder. Simple entries like `My Series` are also supported.
- **Intelligent Fallback:** When "Separate Folders by Name/Title" is active, and if a post doesn't match any specific "Filter by Character(s)" input, the downloader consults `Known.txt` to find a matching primary name for folder creation.
- **User-Friendly Management:** Add or remove primary names directly through the UI, or click "Open Known.txt" for advanced editing (e.g., setting up aliases).
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## 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.
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### "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`.
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### New "Only Archives" File Filter Mode
- Exclusively downloads `.zip` and `.rar` files.
- Automatically disables conflicting options like "Skip .zip/.rar" and external link logging.
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### 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.
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### 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.
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### Enhanced Multi-part Download Progress
- Granular visibility into active chunk downloads and combined speed for large files.
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### Updated Onboarding Tour
- Improved guide for new users, covering v3.4.0 features and existing core functions.
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### Robust Configuration Path
- Settings and `Known.txt` are now stored in the same folder as app.
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## Core Features
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### User Interface & Workflow
- **Clean PyQt5 GUI** — Simple, modern, and dark-themed.
- **Persistent Settings** — Saves preferences between sessions.
- **Download Modes:**
- Single Post URL
- Entire Creator Feed
- **Flexible Options:**
- Specify Page Range (disabled in Manga Mode)
- Custom Folder Name for single posts
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### Smart Filtering
- **Character Name Filtering:**
- Use `Tifa, Aerith` or group `(Boa, Hancock)` → folder `Boa Hancock`
- **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
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### 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
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### 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
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### Thumbnail & Compression Tools
- **Download Thumbnails Only**
- **Compress to WebP** (via Pillow)
- Converts large images to smaller WebP versions
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### 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
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### 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)
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### Config System
- **`Known.txt` for Smart Folder Naming:**
- A user-editable file (`Known.txt`) stores a list of preferred names, series titles, or keywords.
- Used as a fallback for folder creation when "Separate Folders by Name/Title" is enabled, helping to group content logically even without explicit character filters.
- **Supports primary names and aliases:**
- Simple entries: `My Favorite Series`
- Grouped entries with a primary name for the folder: `([Primary Name], alias1, alias2)`
- **Stored in Standard App Data Path**
- **Editable Within GUI**
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## Installation
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### Requirements
- Python 3.6 or higher
- pip
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### Install Dependencies
```bash
pip install PyQt5 requests Pillow
```
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## ** Build a Standalone Executable (Optional)**
1. Install PyInstaller:
```bash
pip install pyinstaller
```
2. Run:
```bash
pyinstaller --name "Kemono Downloader" --onefile --windowed --icon="Kemono.ico" main.py
```
3. Output will be in the `dist/` folder.
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## ** Config Files**
- `Known.txt` — character/show names used for folder organization
- Supports simple names (e.g., `My Series`) and grouped names with a primary folder name and aliases (e.g., `([Primary Folder Name], alias1, alias2)`).
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## ** Feedback & Support**
Issues? Suggestions?
Open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Yuvi9587/kemono-downloader) or join our community.