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Rust CLI/TUI for archiving the public UAP Release 01 media catalog for offline research and review.

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UAP Archive – a Rust CLI to archive war.gov/UFO Release 01

by Pym·May 10, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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●●SolidNiche GemCozy

Resumable Rust CLI for the UAP catalog with SHA-256 checks and rate limiting.

Strengths
  • •Conservative HTTP pacing prevents DDOSing government servers during bulk media downloads.
  • •Local state files enable true resumable downloads without restarting the entire catalog.
  • •SHA-256 checksums ensure integrity for sensitive public records stored offline locally.
Weaknesses
  • •Tied to a single release catalog, limiting long-term utility beyond this dataset.
  • •Requires Rust 1.94 which is very new, potentially blocking older systems.
Target Audience

Researchers, journalists, and UFO enthusiasts

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