Installation

This guide will help you get Kemono Scraper installed on your computer. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!

Option 1: Download Pre-built Executable (Recommended)

This is the easiest way to get started. You just download a file and run it.

Step 1: Find Your System Type

First, figure out which version you need:

Your Computer	Download This File
Windows (most common)	kemono-scraper-windows-x64.exe
Mac with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)	kemono-scraper-darwin-arm64
Mac with Intel chip	kemono-scraper-darwin-x64
Linux	kemono-scraper-linux-x64

Not sure which Mac you have?

Click the Apple menu () at the top left of your screen, then click “About This Mac”. If it says “Apple M1” or “Apple M2”, you have Apple Silicon. Otherwise, you have Intel.

Step 2: Download the File

Choose between the latest stable release or the nightly build (bleeding edge, built from the latest commit):

Stable Release

Platform	Architecture	Download
Windows	x64	kemono-scraper-windows-x64.exe
macOS	Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)	kemono-scraper-darwin-arm64
macOS	Intel	kemono-scraper-darwin-x64
Linux	x64	kemono-scraper-linux-x64
Linux	ARM64	kemono-scraper-linux-arm64

Nightly Build

Nightly builds may be unstable

Nightly builds contain the latest changes but may have bugs or incomplete features.

Platform	Architecture	Download
Windows	x64	kemono-scraper-windows-x64.exe
macOS	Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)	kemono-scraper-darwin-arm64
macOS	Intel	kemono-scraper-darwin-x64
Linux	x64	kemono-scraper-linux-x64
Linux	ARM64	kemono-scraper-linux-arm64

Or browse all releases on the Releases page.

Step 3: Prepare the File

On Windows

The file is ready to use! You might want to move it to its own folder.

On Mac or Linux

You need to make the file “executable” (tell your computer it’s a program):

1. Open Terminal (search for “Terminal” in Spotlight on Mac)
2. Type this command and press Enter:

chmod +x ~/Downloads/kemono-scraper-darwin-arm64

Replace the file name with the one you downloaded.

Note

On Mac, you might see a security warning the first time you run it. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy and click “Allow Anyway”.

Option 2: Run from Source Code

If you’re more technical and want to run the latest code:

Prerequisites

You need Bun installed on your computer.

Install Bun:

Windows

How to open Command Prompt or PowerShell

• Method 1: Press Win + R, type cmd or powershell, then press Enter
• Method 2: Press Win + X and select “Windows PowerShell” or “Terminal”
• Method 3: Press Win key, type “Command Prompt” or “PowerShell”, then press Enter
• Method 4: Right-click the Start button and select “Windows PowerShell” or “Terminal”

Open PowerShell (not Command Prompt) and run:

powershell -c "irm bun.sh/install.ps1 | iex"

Mac / Linux

Open Terminal and run:

curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash

Steps

1. Download the code:

git clone https://github.com/3dnsfw/kemono-scraper.git
cd kemono-scraper

2. Install dependencies:

bun install

3. Run the scraper:

bun start --help

Next Steps

Now that you have Kemono Scraper installed, head over to the Quick Start guide to learn how to use it!