rbv-ut-downloader 0.1.3.3

A simple Python-based tool to automate module downloads from Universitas Terbuka's Virtual Reading Room (RBV).

📕 RBV-DL — Module Downloader

RBV UT DOWNLOADER

RBV-DL is an asynchronous Python-based tool that automates authentication, retrieves module metadata, downloads pages concurrently using Playwright, and compiles them into a high-quality PDF.

It includes:

• Secure session handling
• Credential configuration
• Concurrent page downloads
• Real-time progress tracking

Built for speed. Designed for practicality.

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Prerequisites

Before installing, you must have Python installed on your system.

1. Download Python: https://www.python.org/downloads/

2. During installation, make sure to check: "Add Python to PATH"

This step is mandatory. Skipping it will result in command errors later.

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Installation Guide

Choose your operating system below.

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Windows

No IDE required. Just use Command Prompt.

1. Press the Windows Key
2. Type cmd and press Enter
3. Run:

pip install rbv-ut-downloader

4. Then install the required browser engine:

playwright install chromium

Done.

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macOS

1. Press Command (⌘) + Space
2. Type Terminal
3. Run:

pip3 install rbv-ut-downloader
playwright install chromium

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Linux

You probably already know what you're doing.

Recommended method (cleaner environment):

pipx install rbv-ut-downloader
playwright install chromium

Or standard pip:

pip install rbv-ut-downloader
playwright install chromium

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Usage

CLI Version

After installation, open your terminal and run:

rbv-dl

You will be prompted to enter:

• NIM / Email – Your UT email
• Password – Your E-Campus password (hidden during input)
• Course Code – Example: ADPU4433

The tool will authenticate, download the module, and save the PDF inside a folder named after the course code.

No unnecessary configuration. Just run and wait.

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GUI Version

A graphical interface is available for users who prefer buttons over terminals.

The application has been packaged as a .deb file for Linux distributions. However, Codeberg currently limits release uploads to 100 MB per file.

The compiled .deb package is approximately 703 MB, which exceeds that limit.

Yes, that is larger than intended.

A Windows executable will be provided once a Windows build environment is available.

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Running the GUI from Source (Temporary Solution)

If you need the GUI immediately, you can run it directly from the source code.

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://codeberg.org/fyodor-dostoevsky-bit/rbv-dl

2. Navigate into the project

cd rbv-dl

3. Create and activate a virtual environment (if not already available)

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

On Windows:

venv\Scripts\activate

4. Install dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt
playwright install chromium

5. Run the application

python app.py

The GUI should launch normally.

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Troubleshooting

"Command not found" or "rbv-dl is not recognized"

Python is likely not added to PATH. Reinstall Python and ensure "Add Python to PATH" is checked.

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"Login Failed"

• Double-check your E-Campus password
• Try logging in manually via the RBV website to verify your account status

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Disclaimer

This tool is intended for educational and archival purposes only.

Use it responsibly to back up your own learning materials. The author is not responsible for misuse or policy violations.