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Help downloading AO3downloader

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Hello Smart People,

I hope someone can help.  I cannot download the AO3downloader. I’ve been trying for days, but to no avail.

First, I downloaded Python 3.11.4 as per the instructions, and that went just fine. Then the instructions say:

“2. download the repository as a zip file. the "repository" means the folder containing the code. If you are reading this on github, you can download the repository by clicking on the "Code" button in github and selecting "Download ZIP"

“3. unzip the zip file you just downloaded. this will create a folder. open it. if you see a file called "ao3downloader.py" then you're in the right place. To unzip the file, you must right-click on it and select the option that says something like "Extract All" - don't just double-click it! this may appear to open the folder, but it's really just a preview that won't work correctly.”

The file will not unzip. It just opens a new folder with the same contents. I see no file called "ao3downloader.py."

I followed the instructions on github. What am I doing wrong??

TIA!

I'm on a Windows PC laptop.

Posted May 5, 2025, 12:37 AM UTC

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