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# Media Downloader Installation Guide
## Quick Install
```bash
# 1. Run setup to create configuration
python3 setup.py
# 2. Edit configuration
nano config/settings.json
# 3. Install to /opt
sudo ./scripts/install.sh
```
## Prerequisites
- Python 3.7 or higher
- sudo access for installation to /opt
- Instagram session file (optional, for private accounts)
## Installation Steps
### 1. Prepare Configuration
Run the setup script to create a default configuration:
```bash
python3 setup.py
```
This will:
- Create a default `config.json` file
- Create required directories
- Interactively configure usernames
### 2. Edit Configuration
Edit `config/settings.json` to set your paths and preferences:
```bash
nano config/settings.json
```
Key settings to configure:
- `instagram`: Instagram session-based downloads (requires login)
- `fastdl`: FastDL anonymous Instagram downloads
- `imginn`: ImgInn anonymous Instagram downloads (posts/stories/tagged)
- `toolzu`: Toolzu Instagram downloads
- `snapchat`: Snapchat story downloads
- `tiktok.accounts`: List of TikTok accounts to download
- `forums.configs`: Forum thread monitoring and downloads
- `*.destination_path`: Where to save downloaded media
- `immich`: API settings if using Immich integration
- `pushover`: Push notification settings
### 3. Add Instagram Session (Optional)
For private Instagram accounts, you need a session file:
```bash
# Place your session file in the home directory
cp your-session-file ~/.instaloader_sessions/session-username
```
### 4. Install to /opt
Run the installer with sudo:
```bash
sudo ./scripts/install.sh
```
The installer will:
- Copy files to `/opt/media-downloader`
- Install Python dependencies
- Create systemd service and timer
- Set up command-line wrapper
- Configure permissions
## Post-Installation
### Manual Run
```bash
media-downloader
```
### Service Management
```bash
# Check status
sudo systemctl status media-downloader
# Start/stop service
sudo systemctl start media-downloader
sudo systemctl stop media-downloader
# Enable/disable timer (runs every 6 hours)
sudo systemctl enable media-downloader.timer
sudo systemctl start media-downloader.timer
```
### View Logs
```bash
# Service logs
sudo journalctl -u media-downloader -f
# Application logs
tail -f /opt/media-downloader/logs/*.log
```
## Configuration
The main configuration file is located at:
```
/opt/media-downloader/config/settings.json
```
Edit with:
```bash
sudo nano /opt/media-downloader/config/settings.json
sudo systemctl restart media-downloader
```
## Directory Structure
```
/opt/media-downloader/
├── config/
│ └── settings.json # Main configuration
├── database/
│ ├── media_downloader.db # Main database
│ └── scheduler_state.db # Scheduler state
├── media-downloader.py # Main script
├── db # Database CLI wrapper
├── modules/ # Download modules
├── wrappers/ # Subprocess wrappers
├── utilities/ # Utility scripts
│ └── db_manager.py # Database management CLI
├── logs/ # Log files
├── temp/ # Temporary downloads
├── cookies/ # Forum cookies
└── sessions/ # Instagram sessions
```
## Uninstallation
To remove the installation:
```bash
sudo /opt/media-downloader/scripts/uninstall.sh
```
This will:
- Stop and remove systemd services
- Backup configuration and sessions
- Remove installation directory
- Keep downloaded media files
## Database Management
The application includes a database management CLI for managing downloaded media records:
```bash
# Using the wrapper script
cd /opt/media-downloader
./db stats # Show database statistics
./db list --limit 20 # List recent 20 downloads
./db list --username evalongoria # List downloads by username
./db list --platform instagram # List downloads by platform
./db delete MEDIA_ID # Delete post by media ID
./db delete MEDIA_ID1 MEDIA_ID2 # Delete multiple posts
./db delete-user USERNAME # Delete all posts by username
./db delete-today-except USERNAME # Delete today's posts except from user
./db clear-old --days 180 # Clear downloads older than 180 days
# Or using the main CLI
media-downloader --db stats
media-downloader --db list --limit 10
media-downloader --db delete MEDIA_ID
```
## Troubleshooting
### Permission Issues
Ensure the service user has access to destination directories:
```bash
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /path/to/media/directory
```
### Instagram Session Issues
If Instagram downloads fail:
1. Check session validity:
```bash
media-downloader --check-session
```
2. Update session file:
```bash
cp new-session-file ~/.instaloader_sessions/session-username
```
### Database Issues
Reset the database if needed:
```bash
sudo rm /opt/media-downloader/database/media_downloader.db
sudo systemctl restart media-downloader
```
Or use the built-in reset command:
```bash
media-downloader --reset-db
```
## Security Notes
- Session files contain sensitive data - keep them secure
- Configuration may contain API keys - restrict access
- Run service as non-root user (handled by installer)
- Review downloaded content before sharing
## Support
For issues or questions:
- Check logs in `/opt/media-downloader/logs/`
- Review configuration in `config/settings.json`
- Ensure all paths exist and are writable
- Use `./db stats` to check database status
- Check scheduler status with `media-downloader --scheduler-status`