lbryio / lbryio/lbry-sdk

Support + track historical + new uploads to a specific set of channels

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type: new feature
Dominant language
Python
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Description

The SDK should have a feature to automatically download all content from a channel, including new content when it becomes available. It should have error checking, retries, fall backs, repairs all handled.

This API can be later re-used in "data host" mode for other applications.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Start by locating the SDK's channel and content-download entry points, then clarify the scope and expected behavior for historical downloads, new uploads, retries, fallbacks, and repairs. Done should mean reliable tracking and downloading for the specified channels.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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