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Features

TokySnatcher comes packed with features designed to make audiobook downloading as smooth and efficient as possible.

Browse through TokyBook's extensive audiobook library with powerful search capabilities:

  • Keyword matching: Find books by title, author, or description
  • Interactive selection: Choose from search results in an easy-to-use interface
  • Direct URLs: Support for direct book page links

📥 Batch Downloads

Never worry about downloading chapters one by one again:

  • Complete books: Download entire audiobooks automatically
  • Chapter management: Organizes all chapters into numbered MP3 files
  • Queue system: Downloads multiple chapters simultaneously where possible
  • Resume capability: Pick up where you left off if downloads are interrupted

📊 Progress Tracking

Get detailed insights into your download progress:

  • Real-time updates: Live progress bars and status indicators
  • Detailed statistics: File sizes, transfer speeds, and time remaining
  • Multi-chapter overview: See the status of each chapter in your book
  • Visual indicators: Status icons (⏳ Ready, 🔄 Running, ✅ Done, ❌ Failed)

Progress Display Example

🚀 Downloading audiobooks (5/12 chapters) 📝 🔄 Running: 1, ⏳ Ready: 4, ✅ Done: 6

⏳ Speed and Scale                                                 1/? Sweated... 2024
⏳ Building a Second Brain 2/? The Three Stages of Saving...        0MB / 15.2MB
✅ Speed and Scale 1/? The Problem with Scale...                   12.4MB / 12.4MB
✅ Building a Second Brain 1/? What is a Second Brain?...          8.9MB / 8.9MB

🔧 CLI Automation

Perfect for scripting and automation:

  • Command-line interface: Full command-line operation
  • Multiple flags: Search, URL, directory options
  • Non-interactive mode: Run without user input
  • Help system: Comprehensive command documentation

🌐 Cross-Platform

Works seamlessly across different operating systems:

  • Windows: Full support with Chocolatey/Scoop/Winget FFmpeg installation
  • macOS: Native FFmpeg support via Homebrew
  • Linux: Aptitude package manager integration
  • Consistent behavior: Same interface and functionality everywhere

🎵 High Quality Output

Audio processing powered by industry-standard tools:

  • FFmpeg integration: Professional audio processing
  • MP3 format: Widely compatible output format
  • Quality preservation: Maintains original audio quality where possible
  • Metadata support: Chapter naming and book information

🚀 Getting Started

Ready to start using TokySnatcher? Here's the quick start guide:

  1. Install FFmpeg and TokySnatcher (see Installation)
  2. Run tokysnatcher for the interactive experience
  3. Search or enter URL of the book you want
  4. Download and enjoy your audiobooks!

📖 For More Details

🎯 Use Cases

For Individual Users

  • Personal library building: Curate your own audiobook collection
  • Offline listening: Download for transport or areas with poor connectivity
  • Backup: Preserve access to books you enjoy

For Automation

  • Bulk downloads: Batch processing of multiple books
  • Scheduled downloads: Automated periodic updates
  • Integration: Part of larger media management systems

For Advanced Users

  • API building: Foundation for programmatic interfaces
  • Custom workflows: Extend with your own processing scripts
  • Research: Access to educational content offline

INFO

TokySnatcher is designed to be both user-friendly for beginners and powerful enough for advanced automation scenarios.

Released under the MIT License.