FlickrGettr is a downloadable tool that allows users to retrieve their Flickr photos without being dependent on Flickr's API. It is specifically designed to download Flickr sets.
One of the standout features of FlickrGettr is the ability to filter set names, which makes it much easier to find the content you're looking for. Additionally, you can choose picture quality, process multiple user-profiles at once, and access friends and family pictures without any fuss.
FlickrGettr comes with three frontends: CGI, TK (GUI), and Shell. While they're all useful, some users have noted that the CGI and TK frontends are still in a beta stage, and aren't very well documented at the moment.
Despite this, the software is undeniably impressive overall. It supports filtering on set names, allows you to keep picture information like tags and descriptions, and is completely platform-independent as long as you have Perl and the necessary modules installed.
Installation is straightforward for Unix/Linux/Mac users - just download the .tar.gz file and unpack it, then install the CPAN module WWW::Mechanize, and any additional modules that you need. If you're unsure how to do this, the software's website offers detailed instructions to help you get started.
Finally, it's worth noting that the latest release of FlickrGettr fixed a bug related to Flickr's changes, and also removed a proxy setting that had accidentally made it into previous releases. This is just further proof of the software's solid development and commitment to quality. If you're looking for a reliable tool to help you download sets from Flickr, give FlickrGettr a try - you won't be disappointed!
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