# nandaka/pixivutil2 **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/nandaka-pixivutil2).** 2,606 stars · 284 forks · Python · bsd-2-clause ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/Nandaka/PixivUtil2 - Homepage: http://nandaka.devnull.zone/ - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/nandaka-pixivutil2.md ## Description PixivUtil2 is a digital content scraper and media downloader designed for the automated archiving of artwork and videos from Pixiv. It functions as a batch image archiver that retrieves posts based on member IDs, tags, or bookmarked collections. The software uses browser session cookies and user agents to authenticate accounts, enabling the retrieval of restricted or age-restricted material. It differentiates itself through the ability to synchronize bookmarked content and the use of external media tools to re-encode animated images and videos into different formats. The system manages large-scale downloads via configuration files and organizes files into custom directory structures based on artist metadata and tags. It includes capabilities for content filtering by size, date, and rating, as well as history tracking to prevent duplicate downloads and the generation of local HTML archives using customizable templates. ## Tags ### Content Management & Publishing - [Profile Content Downloaders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/community-content-feeds/community-content-downloaders/profile-content-downloaders.md) — Retrieves all posts and media from specific member profiles, tags, or curated lists in batch mode. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nandaka/pixivutil2@master/README.md)) - [Artwork and Novel Downloaders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/community-content-feeds/community-content-downloaders/artwork-and-novel-downloaders.md) — The software downloads artwork and artists from collections and tracks new uploads from saved creators. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nandaka/pixivutil2@master/README.md)) - [Restricted Content Downloaders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/community-content-feeds/community-content-downloaders/restricted-content-downloaders.md) — Downloads private or age-restricted media from Pixiv using authenticated browser sessions. - [Cookie-Based Session Authentication for Downloads](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-management-systems/content-sharing-and-embedding/private-content-access-controls/signed-url-and-cookie-access/cookie-based-session-authentication-for-downloads.md) — Uses imported browser cookies to authenticate and download restricted or member-only content. - [Media Content Scrapers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/media-content-scrapers.md) — Retrieves posts and media from Pixiv based on tags, member IDs, and bookmarked collections via web scraping. - [Illustration Format Converters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-formats-exporting/export-formats/animation-data-formats/illustration-format-converters.md) — Re-encodes animated images and videos into various standard formats using external media processing tools. - [Media Content Filters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/media-content-filters.md) — Filters media files by size, date, and rating to exclude unwanted items before saving. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nandaka/pixivutil2@master/README.md)) - [Automated File Organizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/media-management/file-management-systems/automated-file-organizers.md) — Provides automated, rule-based renaming and organization of downloaded artwork into custom directory structures based on artist metadata. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nandaka/pixivutil2@master/README.md)) ### Business & Productivity Software - [Pixiv Feed Downloaders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/rss-feed-aggregators/automated-feed-downloaders/pixiv-feed-downloaders.md) — Retrieves content from Pixiv feeds including bookmarks, tags, and user artworks. ### Graphics & Multimedia - [Batch Media Processors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-processing-analysis/media-manipulation/media-processing-workflows/media-workflow-orchestration/batch-media-processors.md) — Streamlines the processing of multiple media files through automated, terminal-based workflows. ### Networking & Communication - [Download Automation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/download-automation.md) — Automates the configuration and management of repetitive download jobs via configuration files. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nandaka/pixivutil2@master/README.md)) ### Operating Systems & Systems Programming - [Metadata-Driven Organization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/system-administration-maintenance/file-system-management/file-organization-tools/metadata-driven-organization.md) — Organizes downloaded artwork into custom directory structures and filenames by mapping metadata and tags to naming patterns. ### Security & Cryptography - [Browser Session Authentication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-access-management/authentication-strategies/session-and-credential-handling/session-credential-management/browser-session-authentication.md) — Utilizes browser session cookies and user agents to authenticate requests and access restricted digital content. ([source](https://github.com/Nandaka/PixivUtil2/wiki)) ### Part of an Awesome List - [Media Conversion](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/media/media-conversion.md) — Integrates with external media tools to transcode and re-encode animated images and videos into different formats. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Download History Archives](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/duplicate-file-finders/download-history-archives.md) — Tracks processed media identifiers in a local registry to avoid redundant downloads. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nandaka/pixivutil2@master/README.md))