Hydrus

What is Hydrus?

The Hydrus Network Client is a powerful desktop application that allows users to organize and manage their extensive collections of images, videos, and other media files. Designed for the tech-savvy and media enthusiasts, this software provides a booru-style tagging system that enables users to effortlessly categorize and browse their content, much like a customizable online media platform on their personal computers

Highlights

• Robust file import capabilities: Supports a wide range of file formats, including images (JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, WebP, BMP), videos (WebM, MP4, MPEG, AVI, MOV, MKV, FLV, WMV), audio (MP3, FLAC, OGG, WMA), and miscellaneous files (SWF, PDF, PSD, ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
• Decentralized sharing and collaboration: Users can anonymously share their tagged files and tags through custom servers run by other members of the Hydrus Network, fostering a collaborative and privacy-focused community
• Open-source and DRM-free: The Hydrus Network Client is entirely free to use, with the source code included in the release. There is no digital rights management (DRM) or any form of censorship, prioritizing user freedom and control over their media
• Cross-platform availability: While primarily developed for Windows, the Hydrus Network Client also provides functional builds for Linux and macOS, ensuring accessibility across various operating systems.