echo-downloader 1.0.3

A downloader for Echo360 lectures

Echo Downloader

Echo Downloader is an interactive command-line tool for downloading lectures from the echo360.org.uk website. It supports downloading multiple lectures at once and provides an intuitive user-friendly interface.

Features

• Simple UI: The downloader provides a simple UI for downloading lectures.
• Multiple Downloads: You can download multiple lectures simultaneously.
• Download Progress: The downloader shows the download progress for each lecture.
• Path Completion: The downloader provides path completion when selecting the download directory.
• GUI For Path Selection: The downloader provides a GUI for selecting the download directory.
• Relative Path Support: You can specify a relative path for the download directory.

Requirements

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Python package installer (pip)
• FFmpeg (must be added to the system PATH)

Installation

1. Install from PyPI (Recommended)

pip install echo-downloader

2. Install from GitHub Releases

1. Go to the Releases page
2. Download the latest .whl file
3. Install the package using the following command:

pip install ./path/to/echo_downloader.whl

Linux Users: wxPython Dependency

On Linux, wxPython may fail to build during installation. If you encounter issues, install it manually:

sudo apt install python3-wxgtk4.0

Usage

Run the following command to start the downloader:

echo-downloader

Demo

Configuration

The downloader uses a configuration file to store preferences and settings. The configuration file is located at:

• Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\EchoDownloader\config.yaml
• Linux: /home/<username>/.config/EchoDownloader/config.yaml
• macOS: /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/EchoDownloader/config.yaml

The default configuration file can be found here.

Logging

Echo Downloader logs events and errors to help with debugging. The log files are located at:

• Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\EchoDownloader\Logs
• Linux: /home/<username>/.local/state/EchoDownloader/log
• macOS: /Users/<username>/Library/Logs/EchoDownloader

If you encounter any issues, please open an issue and attach the log file of that execution.