Download Mangas

For downloading Manga, you need to Install a crawler agent in KamiYomu.

  1. Go to Download
  2. Select the installed crawler agent
  3. Type the name of manga, then click on search

  1. Click on Actions
  2. Select “Add to your collection” (this action will start the download process)

  1. Click on Your Collection
  2. On your manga that is downloaded: Click on Actions
  3. Click on “Download Status”
  4. You can see the progress of your manga download

See your PDF/Zip files

  1. Open “Chapters Found” table click on it
  2. Click on Actions
  3. If download of chapters has been completed, you can download it in different formats
    • PDF
    • Zip
    • CBZ (Which is a zip file)

📚 What is a Manga File (The .cbz Format)?

A manga file, typically carrying the .cbz extension, is the standard format used by digital comic and manga readers like Kavita.

Structure and Contents

A .cbz file is simply a ZIP archive that has been renamed. Inside this archive, you will find:

  1. Ordered Image Files: Individual image files (e.g., .jpg, .png) representing the pages of a single chapter, named sequentially (e.g., 001.jpg, 002.jpg).
  2. Metadata (ComicInfo.xml): A crucial XML file that contains structured information about the file, such as the series title, chapter number, author, publisher, and summary. This metadata allows Kavita to correctly organize and display the content.
  3. Cover Image (Optional): Often, a dedicated cover.png or cover.jpg file is included, though Kavita can usually generate a cover from the first page image.

Organization for Readers

For applications like Kavita or Komga to recognize and correctly group your library, manga files must follow a strict folder hierarchy:

[Manga Title] / [Volume Number] / [Chapter File].cbz

For example:

Hunter x Hunter / Volume 3 / Hunter x Hunter - c031.cbz

This organizational structure allows the reader application to sort and present your collection correctly by series, volume, and chapter.

Viewing Download Chapter Progress

Each manga download has a status for both chapters and the overall manga.

Download Status for Manga

Status Meaning
To Be Rescheduled The manga is waiting to be scheduled.
Scheduled The manga download is scheduled and will start soon.
In Progress The manga is fetching all chapters from the source.
Completed The manga has finished fetching chapters.
Canceled The download was canceled by the user or due to reaching the maximum retry limit (10 by default).

Download Status for Chapters

Status Meaning
To Be Rescheduled The chapter is waiting to be scheduled.
Scheduled The chapter download is scheduled and will start soon.
In Progress The chapter is being downloaded from the source.
Completed The chapter download has been completed.
Canceled The chapter download was canceled by the user or due to reaching the maximum retry limit (10 by default).