KemonoDownloader 5.6.0 Release

Feature Update
Welcome to the KemonoDownloader 5.6.0 release! This update focuses on enhancing the user interface, improving URL handling reliability, and adding convenient new import options to make managing large collections even easier. KemonoDownloader remains fully open-source, and you can use, modify, and build the software for free under its license.

Changelog

• Added Import from .txt File:
  • New button to quickly import creator and post URLs directly from a plain text file, streamlining bulk additions.
• URL Normalization:
  • Consistently strips trailing slashes from URLs in both creator_downloader.py and post_downloader.py. This prevents duplicate queue entries and ensures uniform URL handling across the app.
• Post List Pagination and Global Select-All:
  • Introduced pagination controls for the creator post list, allowing smoother navigation and better performance when handling large numbers of posts.
  • Added a “Check ALL (All)” checkbox to select or deselect every post across all pages.
  • Improved incremental UI updates, post fetching efficiency, error handling, and cancellation support.
• Redesigned Intro Screen:
  • Refactored the IntroScreen layout with a prominent app image and version label.
  • Moved the app title, developer credit, and GitHub link to a cleaner footer section for a more modern and polished appearance.

Pre-Compiled Binaries

To support the ongoing development and maintenance of KemonoDownloader, you can contribute to access pre-compiled binaries (executable files). Please choose the option that best fits your needs:

• Monthly Support (Recommended for regular users): Contribute to get binaries for all current and future versions. This helps sustain regular improvements and ensures you always have the latest features. Get binaries here.
• Single-Version Contribution (This version only): Contribute to get the binaries for Kemono Downloader v5.6.0 ONLY. This option supports the project while providing access to this specific version's executable files. Important: Future versions (5.7.0, etc.) will require separate contributions. Get v5.6.0 binaries here.
  Note: New versions are released regularly with bug fixes and improvements. If you plan to use the software more than once or want to receive updates, Monthly Support provides better value.

Available Binaries

• Linux (Arch-based): L-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst
• Linux (Fedora 42): L-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-1.fc43.x86_64.rpm
• Linux (Ubuntu Noble): L-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-1.ubuntu-noble_amd64.deb
• macOS (ARM64): M-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-arm64.dmg
• macOS (x86_64): M-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-x86_64.dmg
• Windows (Portable): W-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-x86_64-Portable.exe
• Windows (Installer): W-KemonoDownloader-5.6.0-x86_64.msi

Support the project by contributing: Get binaries for Monthly Support or Get v5.6.0 binaries.

Open-Source Availability

KemonoDownloader is and will always be open-source. The full source code, build instructions, and documentation are available in this repository. You're welcome to compile the software yourself or contribute to its development!

Support the Project

Your contributions through Ko-fi help keep KemonoDownloader actively maintained, enabling continued improvements and new features. Thank you for supporting this project's sustainability!

Thank you for using KemonoDownloader!