NAS Download Manager (for Synology)

Add and manage your download tasks on your Synology DiskStation right from your browser.
What is NAS Download Manager (for Synology)?
The 'NAS Download Manager for Synology' is a profound Firefox extension that enables users to add and manage download tasks on their Synology DiskStation NAS straight from their browser. Providing a myriad of features such as right-click downloads for numerous media and files, one-click clearing of all completed tasks, viewing and sorting all current downloads, and system notifications for completed tasks. This application requires a Synology NAS with DSM version 4 or above and is not an official Synology offering.
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Add-on stats

Users: 5,014 ▲ 66
Rating: 4.30 (141)
Version: 0.12.2 (Last updated: 2023-09-13)
Creation date: 2017-05-20
Weekly download count: 62
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • notifications
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 988.05K

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Add-on summary

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NAS Download Manager allows you to add and manage your download tasks on your Synology DiskStation NAS right from your browser. NAS Download Manager requires a Synology NAS with DSM version 4 or higher.

Features:

  • Right-click and download many types of media and files (e.g. .torrent files).
  • Clear all completed tasks with one click.
  • Choose destination folder for new download tasks.
  • View, filter and sort all the current download tasks in the extension popup.
  • Add/pause/resume/remove download tasks in the extension popup.
  • System notifications for completed download tasks.
  • Open some types of links (e.g. magnet:) in the extension rather than a desktop application.
  • Add multiple downloads at the same time.
Please note that NAS Download Manager is not an official Synology offering.

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
  • Fantastic tool for Synology users, very useful
  • Works great with Synology Download Station, saves time
  • Easy to install and configure with basic usage
Cons
  • Requires HTTPS connection which complicates usage on local networks
  • Frequent loss of saved connection settings, requiring reconfiguration
  • Issues with compatibility concerning 2-factor authentication
Most mentioned
  • HTTPS requirement causing connection issues
  • Loss of settings or authentication problems
  • Need for workarounds to connect magnet links
Recent reviews
Fantastic tool for synology users! This is one of the most useful addons for firefox i have. 5/5 stars!
by Saint.77, 2024-10-20
by Firefox user 16387359, 2024-09-03
by Firefox user 18174759, 2024-07-13
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

NAS Download Manager (for Synology) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

NAS Download Manager (for Synology) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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