In this post, we'll look at how to set up existing scripts to acquire all kinds of media and use a tool called FlexGet to handle the rest. All the tools in this guide work with BitTorrent, which you should set up securely before you do anything else.
Your computer can act like an internet personal video recorder, downloading TV episodes as soon as they air, thanks to the assistance of an app called Sick Beard. You simply install it, tell it the shows you want to track, how you want to download those shows via either BitTorrent or Usenet , and let it do the rest. Follow these steps to install it:. Once Sick Beard is up and running, point your web browser of choice to localhost to get started.
Sick Beard is a powerful tool and it requires some configuration. Before you start adding your favorite shows, hop into the config section and set up the following:. After completing the initial setup, add the TV shows you want to track from Sick Beard's interface. If you need help adding shows, as the process is a little confusing the first time around, consult our complete Sick Beard guide. Couch Potato keeps track of all the films you want to watch, and downloads them, too.
Installation is easy on both Windows and OS X:. With Couch Potato open in your web browser, click the Cog icon up top to get it set up. Here's an overview of each tab and what you can set up:. The other sections are not required, but feel free to explore to discover more of Couch Potato's features. Once you're done with the configuration, use the toolbar up top to search for a movie, select the desired quality e.
Repeat this process for any movie you want to track and download. Couch Potato will take care of the rest. Tracking new releases of your favorite music, automatically downloading songs, and converting those songs into your format of preference is really easy with a tool called Headphones.
It can even pull lyrics and album art for the songs it downloads. Headphones is very feature rich and comprehensive, but you only need to configure a few settings to get started. Click the cog icon up top and set up the following sections:. Once you've finished configuring Headphones, just search for the band you want to track using the toolbar up top. When you find what you want, add the band to your watch list and Headphones will track them.
Repeat this process for all the bands you like. You don't have to stop with television, movies, and music. A few other downloaders are at your disposal:. If that list doesn't cover everything you need, FlexGet provides a way to make your own, custom downloaders. All you're required to do is install it, tell it where to look, what to look for, and what to do with the files it finds. The installation process varies, so follow the instructions for your operating system. FlexGet isn't useful unless you give it something to do.
The app works with specific tasks written in YAML, which is a very simple, human-readable data format. The first line says 'test task:' to identify that this is a task called 'test.
In the case of 'Another Good Show,' you'll notice that 'quality: p' is designated to tell FlexGet to only look for p files for that show. Finally, a download directory on the local machine is specified. The format is pretty simple to follow, but it will vary based on what you want to create. We can't get into every little option without writing an entire manual, and the creators of FlexGet already made one.
Be sure to consult those configuration instructions for more help on creating your own config. To run any of the specified tasks, open up the command line in your operating system of choice and run the following command:. Collectives on Stack Overflow. Learn more. Automatically downloading files from a specific website Ask Question. Asked 10 years, 9 months ago.
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You can double-click it in the control panel file manager to open it in the built-in page editor. Find the spot on the page that you want to add the link. Place your cursor in the spot in the code that you want to insert your download link. This could be in the body of a paragraph, at the bottom of a page, or anywhere else. Add the code for the link.
Enter the following HTML5 code for your download link. This will start the download immediately for users after they click the link. As long as the file to be downloaded is in the same folder as the HTML file, you just need to use the name and extension. If the file is located in another folder, you'll need to include the folder structure. Create a download button instead of a link. You can use an image instead of text to create the download link. This requires a button image already on your web server.
Rename the downloaded file. This can make it easier for users to identify files that they download from you. Save the changes to your HTML file. Once you're satisfied with your code, save the changes to your HTML file and reupload it if necessary. You'll be able to see your new download button live on your website. Method 2. Open your site in the WordPress site editor. If you use WordPress to manage and publish your website, you can use the built-in tools to add a download link to any of your pages.
Log into your WordPress dashboard using the admin account. Place your cursor where you want the link to appear. You can put the link in the middle of an existing paragraph or create a new line for it. Click the "Add Media" button. You'll find this above the posting tools at the top of the page. Click the "Upload Files" tab and then drag the file into the window. You can upload a variety of different files, but WordPress may limit the size based on your account type.
It may take a little while to upload files, as most connections are slower uploading than downloading. Add a description for the file. You can enter a description underneath the file in the Add Media window. This will be the text that displays as the download link. This will insert the download link at the location of your cursor. Note that this will link to an attachment page and not the actual file. This is a limitation of the WordPress software. Method 3. Open your website in the Weebly editor.
Log into the Weebly site and open your web page in the Weebly editor. Select the text or object that you want to turn into a link. You can highlight text in a text field or select an image on your page that you want to turn into the download link for your file. Click the "Link" button. When you have text selected, this looks like a chainlink, and can be found at the top of the text editor.
When you have an image selected, click "Link" in the image control panel. Select "File" and then click "upload a file. Select the file you want to make available for download. Once you select the file, it will begin uploading. Basic users are limited to files 5 MB and smaller. Premium users have a MB file size limit. Publish your site to see the new link. After uploading the file, the link will be ready to use.
Click the Publish button to push your changes to the live site. Your visitors will now be able to click the link and download the file. Method 4. Open your website in the Wix editor. If you use Wix to create and manage your site, log into the Wix website and load your webpage in the site editor.
Select the text or image that you want to turn into a link. You can create links from text on your page or from images. Turn your selection into a link.
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