Download with JDownloader

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

Download with JDownloader: Firefox Add-On for Smoother Downloads

"Download with JDownloader" is a Firefox extension that directs download links to JDownloader, a Java-based download manager. It offers two modes of operation: sending download jobs via the right-click context menu and redirecting download requests from the built-in browser manager to JDownloader. It requires a native client to communicate with JDownloader and can function without it if JDownloader is running in the background.
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Add-on stats

Users: 16,170
403
Rating: 3.73
(126)
Version: 0.3.5 (Last updated: 2024-11-07)
Creation date: 2017-07-29
Weekly download count: 956
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • downloads
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • http://127.0.0.1:9666/
Size: 528.71K

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# 589 ▼ 5
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Download with JDownloader (v0.3.5)
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Add-on summary

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This extension enables connectivity between your browser and JDownloader, a Java-based download manager.

The extension offers two modes of operation:

  1. It allows you to send downloading jobs directly from the right-click context menu.
  2. It can interrupt the built-in download manager and redirect the requests to JDownloader.

By default, the interruption mode is inactive. Click the action button (toolbar button) once to activate it. To turn off the interruption mode, click the action button again—the interruption mode can help you when a website does not provide direct download links.

Native Integration: For this extension to communicate with JDownloader and execute native commands, a native client is required. The instructions for installing this NodeJS native client are provided when you use the extension for the first time. Additionally, please note that this extension only connects your browser to the JDownloader, so you must have the JDownloader application installed on your operating system for the extension to work.

You can review the code of the native client at: https://github.com/belaviyo/native-client/releases. A brief video tutorial on installing and using the native client is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSnZp2wflTc

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on Windows and Linux
  • Good alternative to IDM for Linux users
  • Open source installation on Linux does not require root access
Cons
  • Issues with autostart and packagizer functionality
  • Does not work with remote JDownloader instances
  • Annoying notifications and pop-up pages during downloads
  • Several bugs and issues with the latest Firefox version
Most mentioned
  • User interface annoyances and interruptions in downloads
  • Non-functionality and being labeled as worthless or useless
  • Installation and configuration challenges, particularly on Linux
User reviews
by SloterNik, 2025-01-01
Works fairly well but I had to fix a few annoyances myself to make it better. * Leftover files in download folder when using interrupt mode: Modify worker.js line 299 to be ` chrome.downloads.cancel(...) ` instead of ` chrome.downloads.pause(...) ` * Referrer sometimes not getting passed to JD correctly (I think it's just flash/add interface that was incorrect) Modify worker.js line 66, replacing ` chrome.runtime.getURL('') ` with ` d.referrer || '' ` * Package name not using the one from packagizer Comment/remove line 62 in worker.js
by hunkyburrito, 2024-10-19
by Firefox user 18585678, 2024-10-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Download with JDownloader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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