Gallery-dl is a command-line program to download image galleries and collections from hundreds of sites including Pixiv, DeviantArt, and Twitter.

Why is gallery-dl moving from GitHub to Codeberg?

GitHub issued a DMCA notice claiming it circumvents access controls; the maintainer chose Codeberg to avoid US legal pressures.

Is gallery-dl still safe to use after the DMCA?

Yes, it's open-source and available on Codeberg. Personal use for archiving is generally fine, but check site terms.

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Gallery-dl's GitHub Exit: DMCA Hits Open-Source Scraper, Codeberg Beckons

Over 15,000 GitHub stars strong, gallery-dl just pulled its repo amid a DMCA storm. It's heading to Codeberg — but is this the end of easy media scraping?

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 3 min read

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Gallery-dl, with 15k+ stars, migrates to Codeberg after GitHub DMCA notice over circumvention claims. 𝕏
Move highlights GitHub's strict DMCA enforcement vs. decentralized alternatives like Codeberg. 𝕏
Expect scraper tools to federate across mirrors, eroding GitHub's dominance. 𝕏

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#Codeberg #DMCA #DMCA notice #GitHub migration #GitHub takedown #gallery-dl #media scraper

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