NZBDonkey

NZBDonkey

The ultimate NZB file downloader extension

What is NZBDonkey?
"NZBDonkey" is a incredibly useful Firefox extension that automates the downloading or sending of NZB files to services such as NZBGet, SABnzbd, Synology DownloadStation, or premiumize.me. It can operate on NZBlnk links as well as plain text header, password and title information. Additionally, there is the option to simultaneously search different NZB search engines and intercept NZB file downloads from any website. It supports default or automatic categories, NZB file completeness checks, and configuration of additional NZB search engines and websites for download interception.
Merlin
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By: Tensai
Rating: 4.18 (22)
Version: 0.7.7 (Last updated: 2023-05-21)
Creation date: 2018-06-19
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • *://*/
  • cookies
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 503.85K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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NZBDonkey
NZBDonkey (v0.7.7)
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Merlin
Summary

Add-on to automatically download NZB files or send them to NZBGet, SABnzbd, Synology DownloadStation or premiumize.me downloader service.

Features:

  • Works either with NZBlnk links or with header, password and title information provided as plain text.
  • Searches simultaneously in different NZB search engines
  • Possibility to intercept NZB file downloads from any web site

Highly configurable:

  • set target for the NZB file: download to the browsers download folder or directly send to SABnzbd, NZBGet, Synology DownloadStation or premiumize.me downloader service
  • supports the setting of a default category, automatic categories or the manual setting of a category based on the categories set in NZBGet or SABnzbd
  • supports simple checking of the NZB file for completeness
  • custom settings to configure additional NZB search engines
  • custom settings to configure additional websites for NZB download interception
  • and more...

Caution: this add-on is currently still in beta testing.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well with SABnzbd
  • Easy to use
  • Useful for Usenet-boards and nzb search pages
  • Activating u4a again is appreciated
Cons
  • Issues after Firefox updates
  • Opens settings page after every Firefox restart
  • Concerns about the add-on's licensing
  • Can end up with incorrect nzb files
Most mentioned
  • SABnzbd compatibility
  • User interface
  • Potential privacy issues
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Safety
Risk impact

NZBDonkey is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install NZBDonkey if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

NZBDonkey has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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