
SNEKBOORU
ULTIMATE ANIME & MANGA BROWSER
V5.0.8
- NOT A WRAPPER FOR PYPI SNAKEBOORU
- SOURCE CLOSED PROJECT
- ANTIVIRUS MAY FLAG - OBFUSCATION ENABLED
POWER YOUR BROWSING
Snekbooru combines advanced search, AI chat, manga reader, and bulk downloads in one sleek application. Browse anime and manga from 8+ sources simultaneously with zero latency.

KEY FEATURES
ADVANCED SEARCH
Powerful tag-based search engine with intelligent auto-completion, custom blacklist filtering, and multi-source reverse image lookup through SauceNAO, IQDB, and Google Lens integration.
RICH MEDIA SUPPORT
Seamless playback of images, animated GIFs (with WebP optimization), and videos. Full VLC Media Player integration ensures compatibility with virtually all video formats and codecs.
INTEGRATED MANGA READER
Built-in manga reader supporting Nhentai, Mangadex, and other manga sources. Features include page preloading, smooth scrolling, built-in ad-blocker, and reading history tracking.
SMART FAVORITES
Save and organize your favorite posts with custom categories and tags. Get personalized recommendations based on your browsing history and preferences for faster discovery.
BULK DOWNLOAD
Download multiple posts simultaneously with real-time progress tracking, pause/resume capability, and automatic file organization. Supports custom naming patterns and batch operations.
HENTAI HAVEN TAB
Watch hentai and other NSFW content form Hentai Haven in a separate tab. Enjoy a safe and enjoyable experience without any distractions or interruptions, completely ad-free and 100% free.
AI CHAT ASSISTANT
Powered AI assistant with response streaming, multiple concurrent chat tabs, and customizable personality presets. Get instant help with search queries, recommendations, and general questions.
CUSTOM THEMES (sCSS)
Fully customizable appearance using snake CSS (sCSS). Create or download themes from the community. Supports accent colors, layout adjustments, and complete UI overhauls.
MINIGAMES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Interactive minigames including Tag Guesser, Image Scrammbler, and more. Earn achievements, climb leaderboards, and unlock special rewards while having fun with the app.
PRIVACY & SECURITY
Incognito browsing mode leaves no local history. Offline access to cached content. Multilingual support. All data stored locally—we never collect or transmit personal information.
UNLIMITED CUSTOM SOURCES
Add any booru-style website as a custom source. Simple Mode for standard APIs or Advanced Mode for full technical control. Mix and match sources for powerful multi-site searches.
DOWNLOAD
WINDOWS 7+ (64-BIT) ONLY
WIN_SNEKBOORU_INSTALLER_X64.EXEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Windows 7 or later (64-bit)
• 2GB RAM (application runs on minimal resources)
• Internet connection for booru access
RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS:
• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• 4GB RAM (typical usage ~200MB, bulk downloads use more)
• VLC Media Player 64-bit (for video playback)
• SSD for faster image loading
GET STARTED
- Download and run installer above.
- Follow installation wizard.
- Launch from Start Menu or desktop.
- Configure settings and API keys (optional).
- Start browsing and downloading!
COMMUNITY
Join our Discord for help, bug reports, and community chat:
JOIN DISCORDCREATOR: atroubledsnake
CONTRIBUTORS: pathetic.dev, 69st, 572.lambman (nikolai.lol)
PORTFOLIO: pathetic.dev
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VERSION HISTORY
Release Version 5.0.8
- Video Playback Overhaul: Switched to PyQt5's native QMediaPlayer, added comprehensive controls (Play/Pause, Seek, Volume, Skip).
- Audio Improvements: Native audio playback with volume control and proper sync via Qt's multimedia engine.
- Tag Suggestion System: Auto-complete suggestions as you type and a manual suggestion dialog.
- Hentai Tab: New dedicated tab for hentai content.
- Custom Sources: Re-introduced simple and advanced modes for adding custom booru sources.
- Comprehensive Language Support: Updated all 12 language packs for new features.
- Performance Improvements: Better memory management and optimized tag suggestion fetching.
Release Version 5.0.5
- Significantly improved the UI of the Manga tab by organizing controls into logical groups for a cleaner and more intuitive layout.
- Fixed an issue where the Browser tab's background color would not update correctly when changing application themes.
- Added a new Manga Reader feature that allows you to view manga from Nhentai and Mangadex.
Release Version 5.0.3
- Fixed multiple bugs in the minigames tab and made all the minigames actually playable and enjoyable again.
- Multiple changes introduced to the downloads tab allowing for local media import and minor bugfixes.
- Fixed random posts showing up only from Gelbooru.
Release Version 5.0.2
- Introduced a better way to choose sources (via checkboxes) - this now allows mixing different sources instead of all or just one.
- Refactored the downloads tab: Added tag saving and introduced thumbnail viewing.
- Refactored favorites tab: Added categories/catalogues and changed the positioning and size of the post inspector.
- Minor stability improvements.
Release Version 5.0.0
- Overhauled the AI Chat Assistant: Implemented response streaming, added multiple chat tabs, and introduced customizable AI Presets.
- Added a Hotkeys tab in Settings for full customization of keyboard shortcuts.
- Added a "Go to Page" input field for direct page navigation.
- Changed settings layout for a more user-friendly experience, including special toggles for content blacklisting and a unified API keys tab.
- General stability improvements and major bug fixes.
Release Version 4.9.4
- Added AI Chat Assistant with advanced personalization options.
- Added Reverse Image Search tab with support for SauceNAO, IQDB, and Google Lens.
- Added a link to the official Discord server on the home page.
- Completely overhauled the README with detailed documentation for all features.
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
Release version 4.8.7
- Added custom styling using sCSS (documentation provided in settings).
- Added support for multiple languages.
- New logo and improved scraping.
- Added incognito mode.
- Added a section for adding your own API keys.
- Improved the recommendations bot even further.
- Fixed multiple visual bugs.
Release Version 4.8
- Fixed major bug causing frequent crashes in the video player.
- Added more and improved video and sound controls.
- Upgraded the recommendations robot.
Release Version 4.7.4
- Multiprocessing implemented in order to stop app from crashing if a media causes VLC to crash.
Release Version 4.6.1
- Fixed major bug causing crashes after searching for a second time.