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🖼️ da-cli - Archive your favorite art collections easily
This tool copies your DeviantArt galleries to your computer. You keep a backup of your digital art collection on your own hard drive. It works automatically and keeps your folders updated.
📦 System Requirements
Your computer needs to meet these basic standards to run this software:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- 4 GB of RAM
- Stable internet connection
- At least 500 MB of free storage space for the program files
📥 Installation
Follow these steps to set up the tool on your Windows machine:
- Visit the release page to download the installer.
- Look for the file ending in .exe in the latest release section.
- Save this file to your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the file to start the installation process.
- Follow the prompts on your screen.
- Click Finish to complete the setup.
You can now find the da-cli icon on your desktop.
⚙️ How it Works
The tool uses a process called OAuth to connect to your account safely. You do not need to share your password with the program. It creates a local index using a database file to track which images you already have. This prevents duplicate downloads and saves your internet bandwidth.
The program creates a folder on your computer. It checks your DeviantArt gallery against this folder. If it finds new images on the website, it pulls them to your drive. It organizes the files by date and artist name automatically.
🚀 Running Your First Sync
Open the program using the desktop icon. A small window appears. Follow these steps for your first run:
- Click the Authorize button. This opens your web browser.
- Sign in to your DeviantArt account if you are not already logged in.
- Grant the program permission to view your gallery.
- Return to the application window.
- Choose a destination folder where you want to save your art.
- Click the Start Sync button.
The program displays a progress bar. It lists every file it saves. Do not close the window until the process finishes.
🛠️ Settings and Customization
You can change how the tool behaves in the Settings menu:
- Download Folder: Change where files save.
- Sync Frequency: Set the tool to run every hour, every day, or every week.
- Include Favorites: Choose if you want to download art you marked as favorites or only your own gallery items.
- Delete Policy: Decide if the tool should remove local files when you delete them from the website.
🛡️ Privacy and Safety
This application respects your privacy. It stores your data locally on your computer. The tool does not upload your files to any cloud service. Your login tokens remain inside your Windows system vault. The program only requests access to your public gallery and favorites list. It cannot change your account settings or post content on your behalf.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my internet disconnects? The tool pauses the process. It resumes from where it stopped once you regain your connection.
Does this take up all my internet speed? You can set a speed limit in the settings menu if you want to keep your connection free for other tasks.
Can I stop the sync halfway? Yes. Click the Cancel button. The files you already downloaded remain in your folder.
Where does the tool store the index? It keeps a file named index.db inside the folder where you save your images. Do not delete or move this file, as the program needs it to track your collection.
Do I need to leave the program open? The tool runs in the background. You can minimize it to the taskbar. It continues to work while you use other programs.
📂 Troubleshooting
If you run into issues, check these common fixes:
- Program does not open: Restart your computer and try again.
- Authorization fails: Clear your browser cache and try to click the Authorize button again.
- Folders stay empty: Check that you selected a folder that is not read-only.
- Errors during sync: Check your internet connection status.
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