2. Clone the repository or download the source files.
3. Run `node mkbsd.js`
4. Wait a little.
5. All wallpapers are now in a newly created `downloads` subfolder. The filenames include the artist's name and a unique identifier, helping to give credit to the artist.
3. Clone the repository or download the source files.
4. Run `python mkbsd.py`
5. Wait a little.
6. All wallpapers are now in a newly created `downloads` subfolder. The filenames include the artist's name and a unique identifier, helping to give credit to the artist.
### Running the Script Again
When you re-run the script, it will automatically check for existing wallpapers in the `downloads` folder and skip any files that have already been downloaded. The script keeps track of previously downloaded files by storing their unique keys in a `downloadedList.json` file. If this file is lost, the script will rebuild it by checking for existing files in the folder and skipping those files to avoid duplicates. This ensures that only new wallpapers are downloaded.
Given MKBHD's previous criticism of substandard companies and products, people were justifiably upset by what appeared to be a blatant cash grab, exploitative of the fan base that had trusted his editorial integrity for over fifteen years. On the same day, MKBHD wrote a post doubling down on the app, which further fueled the controversy.
MKBSD accesses publicly available media through the Panels app's API. It doesn't bypass security or do anything illegal. The real issue lies with Panels and MKBHD's failure to provide a secure platform for the artists they claim to be supporting. The wallpapers are made publicly accessible, and this tool simply automates the download process.
Additionally, as a way to credit the artists, the filenames of the downloaded wallpapers include the artist's name and a unique identifier. This ensures that the artist’s name remains associated with their work, even outside the app.
This project is licensed under the WTFPL License. Including the artist’s name in the file names is intended to help give credit to the original creators of the wallpapers. While this script offers an alternative to the exploitative practices of the Panels app, we encourage everyone to support artists fairly, wherever possible.
