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--- content_downloader [2021/10/11 11:06] – created atari
+++ content_downloader [2021/12/13 02:38] (current) – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation 92.92.165.177
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 ====== Content Downloader ======
-Recommended video: {{youtube>i6YMz-HYXWc}}
+Recommended video by Batocera Nation: https://youtu.be/i6YMz-HYXWc
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+The content downloader utilizes the Pacman package manager to automatically download and install various bits and bobs from Batocera's servers directly onto your Batocera installation; how neat is that? This can be used to install a wide variety of freely distributed games, themes, and even cheats databases!
-Still WIP
+{{:content_downloader.jpg?500|}} {{:content_downloader_2.jpg?500|}}
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+Although it may sound tempting, the inclusion of Pacman does not mean you can install a custom repository like the AUR and install any package from any distribution you want; the package ultimately needs to be written for Batocera to work!
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-The content downloader is pretty cool, yo. Doesn't include just bideo gaymes, but a whole sweet of Batocerian stuffs.
+You can also press **UPDATE INSTALLED CONTENT** at the bottom of the screen to simply update the content you already have installed.
+Here you can also preview and download themes for Batocera! Some themes are significantly larger than others, be warned!
+{{:content_downloader_themes.jpg?500|}}
-===== Whacky stuff here. =====
+And finally, we have our integration of [[:decoration|the Bezel project]]. Here you can download bezels //tailored to each individual game// for the system of your choosing. Of course, not //every// game is covered, but the Bezel project adds more and more each day!
-Look at all these screenshots I haven't taken yet!
+{{:content_downloader_bezel_project.jpg?500|}}
-===== I know of a freely distributed game and want to add it! =====
+===== I know of a freely distributed game/media for Batocera and want to add it! =====
-That's great! If you know of a high-quality game that's freely distributable with no copyrighted materials/licensing to bog it down, feel free to inform our devs on the #wish channel of [[https://discord.com/invite/JXhfRTr|the Discord server]]. However, if you're savvy with Linux packaging tools you can [[:pacman_package_manager|try your hand at creating the package yourself]] to make it easier to be added to Batocera's store!
+That's great! If you know of a high-quality game that's freely distributable with no copyrighted materials/licensing to bog it down, feel free to inform our devs on the #wish channel of [[https://discord.com/invite/JXhfRTr|the Discord server]]. However, if you're savvy with Linux packaging tools you can [[create_pacman_package|try your hand at creating the package yourself]] to make it easier to be added to Batocera's content store!