Flickr Photo Downloader 📸

Introduction

Hey there, photo enthusiasts and code lovers! 🌟 Welcome to the Flickr Photo Downloader repository. This Python script is your one-stop solution for downloading all your precious memories stored on Flickr. Whether you're a casual photographer or a professional, this script makes it super easy to back up your photos.

Features 🌈

• User-Friendly: Just run the script, and it will guide you through the process.
• Customizable: Choose the directory where you want to save your photos.
• Robust: Handles rate limits and other potential errors gracefully.
• Logging: Keeps a detailed log of the download process, so you're always in the loop.

Prerequisites 📝

• Python 3.x
• Flickr API key and secret
• requests and flickrapi Python packages

How to Use 🛠️

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/flickr-photo-downloader.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add your Flickr API key and secret like so:

     FLICKR_KEY=your_api_key_here
     FLICKR_SECRET=your_api_secret_here
     FLICKR_USERID=your_user_id_here
     

4. Run the Script:

   python flickr_downloader.py

5. Choose Download Directory: The script will prompt you to enter a directory path. This is where all your Flickr photos will be downloaded.

6. Sit Back and Relax: The script will take care of the rest!

Contributing 🤝

Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests. All contributions are more than welcome!

License 📜

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Questions? 🤔

Got questions or run into issues? Feel free to reach out to me. Happy downloading! 🎉

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