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A Chrome Extension for Pixiv Illustrations
Published at
Jan 14, 2025
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Pixvi-Helper - A Chrome Extension for Pixiv Illustrations ๐จ
A Chrome extension built with WXT and shadcn/ui that helps you download and sync Pixiv illustrations to your cloud storage through Alist. Download your favorite artworks in different quality options and manage them effortlessly.
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โจ Features
- ๐ผ๏ธ Download Pixiv illustrations with one click
- ๐ Multiple quality options (High-quality, Standard)
- โ๏ธ Sync downloads to cloud storage via Alist
- ๐พ Support various storage backends (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)
- ๐ฏ Responsive and intuitive user interface
- โก Fast and efficient downloads
- ๐ Local configuration storage for privacy
๐ ๏ธ Tech Stack
- Framework: React + TypeScript
- Extension Framework: WXT (WebExtension Tools)
- UI Components: shadcn/ui
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Icons: Lucide React
- State Management: React Hooks
- Storage Integration: Alist API
๐ Getting Started
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/hellokaton/pixiv-helper.git
- Install dependencies:
pnpm install
- Start development server:
pnpm dev
This will automatically:
- Start the development server
- Open Chrome with the extension loaded
- Enable hot reload for development
๐ง Configuration
The extension can be configured through the popup settings panel:
- Alist server configuration
- Download quality preferences
- Storage backend selection
- Download path settings
๐ก Usage
Installation
You have two ways to install this extension:
Chrome Web Store
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Click "Add to Chrome" to install
Manual Installation
- Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
- Unzip the downloaded file
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/
- Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the unzipped folder
Setup and Use
- After installation, click the extension icon in Chrome
- Configure your Alist server settings
- Browse Pixiv and use the download button to save illustrations
- Select your preferred quality
- The extension will automatically sync downloads to your cloud storage
๐ค Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
๐ License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.