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PIXGet Setup: Step‑by‑Step Installation and TipsPIXGet is a lightweight image downloading and management tool designed to speed up workflows for designers, developers, and content creators. This guide walks you through a complete PIXGet setup — from system requirements and installation to configuration, troubleshooting, and practical tips to get the most out of the tool.

What is PIXGet?

PIXGet simplifies the process of fetching, organizing, and integrating images into projects. It supports batch downloads, automatic renaming, metadata extraction, and basic image optimization. Whether you’re pulling images for a website, an app, or a design mockup, PIXGet aims to reduce repetitive tasks and keep your assets consistent.

System requirements

• Supported OS: Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+ (Mojave or later), most modern Linux distributions
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB (8 GB recommended for large batches)
• Disk space: Depends on the images you download; ensure you have at least 2 GB free for the application and temporary caches
• Optional: Node.js (v14+) for plugin support; Git for advanced workflows

Installation — Step by step

Note: Choose the method that matches your platform and preference (installer, package manager, or source).

1. Download the installer (Windows/macOS)
   • Visit the official PIXGet website and download the appropriate installer for your OS.
   • Run the installer and follow on-screen prompts.
2. Install via package manager (macOS Homebrew / Linux)
   • macOS (Homebrew):

     
     brew install pixget 

   • Debian/Ubuntu (APT repository):

     
     sudo apt update sudo apt install pixget 

3. Install from source (advanced users)
   • Clone the repository:

     
     git clone https://github.com/example/pixget.git cd pixget 

   • Install dependencies and build:

     
     npm install npm run build sudo npm link 

4. Verify installation

   
   pixget --version 

   You should see the installed version number.

Initial configuration

After installing, set up PIXGet’s basic configuration:

1. Create a config file at ~/.pixget/config.json (or use the GUI settings)

   
   {  "downloadFolder": "~/Pictures/PIXGet",  "concurrency": 5,  "renamePattern": "{date}_{index}_{originalName}",  "optimizeImages": true,  "maxImageSizeMB": 5 } 

2. Important settings explained
   • downloadFolder: destination for saved images
   • concurrency: number of simultaneous downloads (increase for faster networks)
   • renamePattern: template for automated filenames
   • optimizeImages: toggle basic lossless compression
   • maxImageSizeMB: skip/alert for images larger than this size

Common workflows

1. Batch download from a list of URLs

   
   pixget fetch --input urls.txt --output ~/Pictures/PIXGet/batch1 

2. Download by keyword/search (if integrated with an API)

   
   pixget search "sunset" --count 50 --output ~/Pictures/PIXGet/sunsets 

3. Integrate into build pipelines (example with npm script)

   
   "scripts": {  "assets:fetch": "pixget fetch --input assets/urls.txt --output public/images" } 

Tips for best performance

• Increase concurrency for high-bandwidth connections, but monitor rate limits for APIs.
• Use SSD storage for large batches to reduce IO bottlenecks.
• Pre-filter URLs to avoid downloading duplicate or low-resolution images.
• Schedule downloads during off-peak hours to avoid network congestion.

Troubleshooting

• pixget command not found: Ensure the install directory is in your PATH or use sudo npm link when installing from source.
• Permission denied writing to download folder: Adjust folder permissions or run with appropriate user privileges.
• Slow downloads: Lower concurrency if server throttles; check network speed; consider using a proxy.
• Corrupt images: Re-download individual files; check for interrupted transfers; enable checksum verification if available.

Security and legality

• Only download images you have permission to use. Respect copyright and licensing.
• When using APIs, keep API keys secure — store them in environment variables, not in plaintext config files:

  
  export PIXGET_API_KEY="your_api_key_here" 

Advanced features

• Plugins: Extend PIXGet with custom processors for watermarking, format conversion, or cloud uploads.
• Metadata extraction: Automatically read EXIF/IPTC data and include it in filenames or a CSV manifest.
• CDN sync: Upload optimized images directly to supported CDNs after download.

Example config for teams (shared settings)

Put shared config in a repo or central location and reference it per-project:

{   "downloadFolder": "project/assets/images",   "concurrency": 8,   "renamePattern": "{project}_{date}_{index}",   "optimizeImages": true,   "format": "webp" } 

Summary

PIXGet is useful for automating image acquisition and management. Install via your preferred method, configure download paths and concurrency, integrate into pipelines, and follow performance and legal tips to get consistent, reliable results.

If you want, I can: provide a Windows-specific GUI walkthrough, create a ready-made config for a particular project, or generate example scripts for CI/CD integration. Which would you like?