### hydrus help

Although I try to make hydrus's interface simple, some of the things it does are quite complicated. Please read how to update/backup and skim the first getting started guides at the least. If you like, you can revisit the more complicated topics later, once you are experienced in the basics.

Keeping the help up to date is a constant battle. If you discover something really does not match the program, or is otherwise confusing or not well worded, please let me know.

- ### starting out

- introduction and statement of principles
- installing, updating and backing up
- getting started with files
- getting started with tags
- getting started with downloading
- getting started with ratings
- access keys to the public tag repository

- ### the next step

- more getting started with files
- adding new downloaders
- thoughts on a public tagging schema
- getting started with subscriptions
- filtering duplicates

- ### once you are used to things

- tag siblings (making one tag appear like another)
- tag parents (making one tag also add other tags)
- general clever tricks
- reducing program lag
- database migration
- program launch arguments
- client api
- ipfs
- the local booru
- setting up your own server
- running a client or server in wine
- running a client or server from source

- ### making a downloader

- introduction
- gallery url generators
- url classes
- parsers
- putting it all together
- sharing downloaders
- login manager

- ### misc

- privacy
- developer contact and links
- financial support
- faq
- changelog