📚 Archive Downloader Extension

🚀 The Ultimate Tool to Download Books, Videos & Collections from Archive.org

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✨ Batch Download • 🔄 Auto-Retry • 📝 Export Errors • 🛡️ Secure & Fast • 🖼️ Custom Branding

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📖 Overview

Archive Downloader Extension is a powerful, "Swiss Army Knife" browser extension designed for Archive.org power users. Whether you are downloading a single book, a massive collection of audio files, or historical documents, this extension handles it all with ease, speed, and reliability.

Unlike simple downloaders, this tool is built to handle bulk operations and network instability, ensuring you get your files even if the connection drops.

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🌟 Key Features

🚀 High-Performance Downloading

• Bulk Batch Downloading: Select hundreds of files at once. No more clicking "Save As" one by one.
• Smart Filtering: Automatically categorizes files by type (PDF, ZIP, JPEG, Audio, Video). Filter exactly what you need.
• Multi-Threaded: Downloads multiple files simultaneously to maximize your bandwidth.

🛡️ Reliability & Error Handling (New!)

• 🔄 Smart Retry System:
  • Did a download fail due to a server hiccup? The extension detects it instantly.
  • A dedicated "Retry Failed" button appears, allowing you to re-queue only the failed items.
• 📝 Export Failed Links:
  • If some files persistently fail (e.g., access denied), you can export the list of failed URLs to a .txt file.
  • Use this list with external tools like IDM or JDownloader for advanced handling.

🎨 Modern & User-Friendly Interface

• Clean Dashboard: A clutter-free popup interface that mimics the look and feel of modern apps.
• Visual Feedback: Color-coded status indicators (Blue: Downloading, Green: Completed, Red: Failed).

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📸 Visual Tour

🔍 Advanced Search & Filter	⬇️ Batch Download Manager
Easily filter item types and select files	Track progress, retry failures, and export logs

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🛠️ Installation Guide

Since this is a powerful developer tool, you can install it in "Developer Mode" on any Chromium-based browser.

1. Download the Code:

   • Clone this repository or download the ZIP file and extract it.
   • git clone https://github.com/AllLiveSupport/Archive-Downloader-Extension.git

2. Open Extension Management:

   • Chrome: Go to chrome://extensions
   • Edge: Go to edge://extensions
   • Brave: Go to brave://extensions

3. Enable Developer Mode:

   • Look for the toggle switch (usually in the top-right corner) and turn it ON.

4. Load the Extension:

   • Click "Load Unpacked" and pick the extension folder you just downloaded.

5. Pin it:

   • Click the puzzle piece icon in your browser toolbar and pin Archive Downloader for easy access.

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� How to Use

1. Navigate to Archive.org

Go to any "Details" page on Archive.org. For example: https://archive.org/details/nasa_techdocs

2. Launch the Downloader

Click the orange extension icon in your browser toolbar. The extension will automatically scanning the page for available files.

3. Filter & Select

• The extension lists all files associated with the item.
• Use the Category Tabs to filter by format (e.g., "PDF only").
• Use the checkboxes to select specific files or click "Select All".

4. Start Downloading

Click the large Download button at the bottom. The view will switch to the "Downloading..." dashboard.

5. Managing Failures (If needed)

If any downloads turn RED:

• Click "Retry Failed" to try them again automatically.
• Click "Export Errors (TXT)" to save the links of the failed files.

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❓ FAQ

Does this work for borrowed books?

This extension is primarily for downloading **public domain** and open-access files. If you need to download borrowed books, please use our specialized tool: [Archive Borrowed Book Downloader](https://github.com/AllLiveSupport/Archive-Borrowed-Book-Downloader).

Can I download an entire collection?

Yes! If the Archive.org page lists all the files (like in the "Show All" view), this extension can grab them all.

Why do some downloads fail?

Archive.org servers can sometimes be slow or overloaded. Our "Retry" feature is designed specifically to handle these temporary connection drops.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

Caution

Legal Notice: This tool is provided for personal and educational purposes only.

• 📚 Respect Copyright: Do not use this tool to download materials for which you do not have legal rights or permission.
• ⚖️ Terms of Service: You are solely responsible for your actions and for complying with Archive.org's Terms of Service.
• 👤 Liability: The authors and contributors are not responsible for any misuse of this tool or any legal consequences resulting from its use.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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❤️ Support the Project

If this tool saved you time or helped you archive history, consider supporting!