res-downloader is a cross-platform resource downloader built with Go and Wails that captures and downloads media from Chinese social platforms and streaming services.
The tool solves the problem of downloading content from platforms like WeChat Moments, Douyin, Kuaishou, Xiaohongshu, Kugou Music, and QQ Music by acting as a local proxy. It intercepts network traffic to identify downloadable resources including videos, audio, images, m3u8 streams, and live broadcasts. Users enable the proxy, configure which resource types to capture, browse content on external platforms, and the tool displays discovered resources ready for download. The application supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with a graphical interface.
Adoption suits users who need to archive or work with media from Chinese social platforms and music services. The tool distinguishes itself through broad platform compatibility and support for multiple resource types including live streams and encrypted video content. For users experiencing slow downloads or failures with large files, the README recommends external download managers. The software requires certificate installation and network permissions to function, and users must manually configure system proxy settings pointing to 127.0.0.1 on port 8899.
The maintainer has indicated limited availability for project maintenance due to personal commitments, resulting in slower issue responses, pull request reviews, and release cycles. The project actively welcomes community contributions and encourages developers to submit issues for problems or feature suggestions and pull requests for code improvements.
