KemonoDownloader 5.8.0 Release

Feature Update

Welcome to the KemonoDownloader 5.8.0 release! This update focuses on enhanced download flexibility, better Tor reliability across platforms, and significant UI improvements for bulk operations and content handling. We've added FLAC support, optional post description saving, and smarter URL parsing, making your downloading experience smoother and more capable. As always, KemonoDownloader remains fully open-source and free to use, modify, and build.

Changelog

• Tor Compatibility Fixes & Improvements:
  • Resolved Tor startup issues on Linux and improved cross-platform behavior.
  • Now creates a temporary torrc file on Linux to prevent conflicts with system configurations.
  • Uses the --torc-file argument for cleaner and more reliable Tor initialization.
• FLAC Audio Support:
  • Added full FLAC file support in both creator and post downloaders.
  • FLAC files are now properly detected, previewed in the UI, and can be filtered using the existing format checkboxes.
• Download Post Text as desc.txt:
  • New checkbox option in creator and post downloaders to save post text content as desc.txt.
  • Includes fetching, parsing, translation handling, and detailed logging for success or failure.
  • Updated language files with new translation keys for the option.
• Multi-Selection & Bulk Actions:
  • Enabled extended multi-selection in post and file lists (both CreatorDownloaderTab and PostDownloaderTab).
  • Checkbox toggling, highlighting, and actions now apply to all selected items.
  • Refactored selection handling to use selection change events for better performance and usability.
• Improved URL Parsing for Creator Downloads:
  • Enhanced robustness when extracting service and creator IDs from URLs.
  • Better handling of query parameters (e.g., offset, search queries) and single-page requests.
  • Added cleaning of extracted values and improved error handling for malformed or unexpected URL structures.

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 v5.8.0 ONLY. This option supports the project while providing access to this specific version's executable files. Important: Future versions (5.9.0, etc.) will require separate contributions. Get v5.8.0 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-5.8.0-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst
• Linux (Fedora 42): L-KemonoDownloader-5.8.0-1.fc43.x86_64.rpm
• Linux (Ubuntu Noble): L-KemonoDownloader-5.8.0-1.ubuntu-noble_amd64.deb
• macOS (ARM64): M-KemonoDownloader-5.8.0-arm64.dmg
• macOS (x86_64): M-KemonoDownloader-5.8.0-x86_64.dmg
• Windows (Portable): W-KemonoDownloader-5.8.0-x86_64-Portable.exe
• Windows (Installer): W-KemonoDownloader-5.8.0-x86_64.msi

Support the project by contributing: Get binaries for Monthly Support or Get v5.8.0 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!