Kemono Downloader v3.4.0
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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 β all within a modern, user-friendly graphical interface.
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## β¨ What's New in v3.4.0?
This version brings significant enhancements to manga/comic downloading, filtering capabilities, and user experience:
### π 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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### βοΈ "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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### π¦ 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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### π£οΈ 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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### π§ 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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### π Enhanced Multi-part Download Progress
- Granular visibility into active chunk downloads and combined speed for large files.
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### πΊοΈ Updated Onboarding Tour
- Improved guide for new users, covering v3.4.0 features and existing core functions.
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### π‘οΈ Robust Configuration Path
- Settings and `Known.txt` are now stored in the system-standard application data folder (e.g., `AppData`, `~/.local/share`).
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## π₯οΈ Core Features
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### User Interface & Workflow
- **Clean PyQt5 GUI** β Simple, modern, and dark-themed.
- **Persistent Settings** β 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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### π§ Smart Filtering
- **Character Name Filtering:**
- Use `Tifa, Aerith` or group `(Boa, Hancock)` β 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`, `π¦ Only Archives`, `π Only Links`
- **Filename Cleanup:**
- Remove illegal and unwanted characters or phrases
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### π Manga/Comic Mode (Creator Feeds Only)
- **Chronological Processing** β 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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### π 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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### πΌοΈ Thumbnail & Compression Tools
- **Download Thumbnails Only**
- **Compress to WebP** (via Pillow)
- Converts large images to smaller WebP versions
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### βοΈ 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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### π 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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### ποΈ Config System
- **Known.txt:**
- Stores names for smart folder suggestions
- Supports aliases via `(alias1, alias2)`
- **Stored in Standard App Data Path**
- **Editable Within GUI**
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## π» 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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## **π οΈ 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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## **π Config Files**
- `Known.txt` β character/show names used for folder organization
- Supports grouped names in format: `(Name1, Name2)`
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## **π¬ Feedback & Support**
Issues? Suggestions?
Open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Yuvi9587/kemono-downloader) or join our community.