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.
Stats
By:
seansfkelley
Rating:
4.31
(138)
Creation date:
2017-05-20
Weekly download count:
64
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
988.05K
URLs:
Website
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Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
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1170
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Summary
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.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Provides a convenient way to manage downloads on a Synology NAS directly from Firefox
- Works great when properly set up and can save a lot of time and clicking
- Simple and clean user interface once configured with easy access to manage downloads
Cons
- Requires HTTPS connection which can be problematic on local networks without proper certificates
- Issues with maintaining settings; can reset and require reconfiguration
- Incompatibility with 2-factor authentication (2FA) causing access issues
Most mentioned
- HTTPS requirement for connection
- Problems with maintaining settings and frequent resets
- Incompatibility with 2FA and issues with new updates
Recent reviews
Requires https on my local network. Why. It's my local network. Am I gonna hack myself?
Safety
Risk impact
NAS Download Manager (for Synology) 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
NAS Download Manager (for Synology) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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