A Linux Desktop Client for Baidu Netdisk

bcloud: A Linux Desktop Client for Baidu Netdisk

If you are a Linux user and are looking for a convenient way to access your files on Baidu Netdisk, then bcloud might be just what you need. This Linux desktop client allows you to seamlessly connect with Baidu Netdisk, making it easier than ever to manage and synchronize your files.

System Requirements and Supported Linux Distributions

bcloud has been tested and proven to work on various Linux distributions, including:

• ArchLinux
• Debian sid
• Debian testing
• Debian stable
• Fedora 20
• Fedora 21
• Gentoo
• OpenSuse 13
• Ubuntu 14.04
• Ubuntu 13.10
• Linux Mint 17

Installation packages for each distribution can be downloaded from the bcloud-packages repository.

Leveraging bcloud APIs

bcloud not only provides a user-friendly interface but also exposes APIs that developers can utilize to interact with Baidu Netdisk. By calling bcloud/auth.py, you can obtain the necessary authorization to connect to Baidu servers. Then, using bcloud/pcs.py, you can access various Netdisk APIs.

Setting up Keyring

While the keyring module comes pre-configured in Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint, ArchLinux users might need to configure it manually. If you encounter any issues with keyring setup, please refer to the ArchWiki for detailed instructions on configuring keyring for different desktop environments and specific needs. Additionally, the official gnomekeyring documentation provides valuable insights for addressing these issues. For specific questions or further assistance, feel free to reach out to @Firef0x, who has shared their solution on the Arch Linux forum.

GUI Interface and Features

bcloud currently uses GTK3.12 components, providing a more unified interface with the latest versions of gnome-shell. However, older distributions such as Debian 7 might still use the previous interface. Rest assured that the functionality remains the same across different distributions.

Please note that bcloud currently only offers a graphical user interface and does not include a command-line interface. However, the project provides extensive documentation on how to extend bcloud using its APIs. For example, developers can traverse the Netdisk and obtain the file directory structure by calling bcloud APIs.

Proxy Settings

To configure network proxy settings for bcloud, you can either set up a global proxy in the network settings of your desktop environment (e.g., Gnome) or define the proxy in the terminal using the following commands:

export http_proxy='http://127.0.0.1:8086'
export https_proxy='http://127.0.0.1:8086'

Once the proxy is set, you can run bcloud-gui in the terminal, and bcloud will utilize the specified network proxy. Keep in mind that certain network connections in bcloud require HTTPS, so ensure that you have imported the relevant certificates to avoid any errors.

Smoother Video Playback

When playing videos from Baidu Netdisk with external video players, Baidu may identify the user agent (UA) and affect the playback. For users experiencing stuttering video playback, refer to this article that provides instructions on modifying the MPV player to optimize video playback with bcloud.

Contributing and Licensing

For those interested in contributing to the bcloud project, please refer to the LiuLang/bcloud repository for guidelines on how to get involved. The project is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0, and the complete licensing information can be found in the LICENSE file.

Discover the convenience and flexibility of bcloud, the Linux desktop client for Baidu Netdisk. Stay organized, synchronize your files, and access your data with ease. If you have any questions or want to learn more, feel free to ask our team. Keep on exploring the possibilities of this powerful tool!

Source: LiuLang/bcloud