Download with Aria2 Download Manager

Download with Aria2 Download Manager

when activated, interrupts the built-in download manager to direct links to aria2

What is Download with Aria2 Download Manager?
Download with Aria2 Download Manager is a Firefox add-on that integrates aria2, an ultra-fast download utility, into your browser. It allows you to download files through HTTP(S)/FTP/SFTP/BitTorrent, supports segmented downloading, HTTP Proxy authentication, custom HTTP headers, and persistent connections. Install the small NodeJS native client for integration and use at your own risk.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 24 ▼ -1
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 0.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Creation date: 2018-10-25
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • downloads
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • activeTab
Size: 122.38K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

This extension integrates aria2 (the ultra-fast download utility) with your browser. The extension offers:

  1. Download links from right-click context menu
  2. Interrupt the built-in download manager and forward downloading jobs with aria2
  3. Find all page links and send multiple links to this download manager

Features:

  1. HTTP Proxy authentication support
  2. Download files through HTTP(S)/FTP/SFTP/BitTorrent
  3. Segmented downloading
  4. Custom HTTP Header support
  5. Persistent Connections support

Notes:

  1. You need to have aria2 command-line downloader installed on the operating system. This extension just integrates this downloader to your browser
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User reviews
by igorlogius, 2023-02-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Download with Aria2 Download Manager may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Download with Aria2 Download Manager is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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