A Lightweight and Powerful Download Solution Based on Aria2
Aria2 Explorer is a download tool based on Aria2, which could export URLs from browser to Aria2 to complete downloads and support for HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/SFTP/BT/Magnet protocols.
Meanwhile, imports AriaNG as a built-in management frontend.
Task management online: https://ui.aria2e.com
Procedures:
After completing these steps, the extension will take over the download process, leading you to a high-speed download experience.
Filter priority: domain > file-ext > file-size, allow-list > block-list
Auto-select Aria2 RPC server by matching the preset download URL pattern
Built-in Aria2 frontend: AriaNG enhanced version, multiple present styles: popup, new tab, new window, side panel, PWA
Synchronize and store all settings on the cloud
Support for zh-CN/zh-TW/en languages
Monitor Aria2 download status via icon badge
Support batch exporting webpage resources (Image·Audio·Video·Magnet) links from context menu
Receive download requests from other extensions
Support shortcuts in the options page (Save:Alt+S Reset:Alt+R Download:Alt+J Upload:Alt+U)
Allow other extensions to use this extension as middleware to download files with Aria2.
const downloadItem = {
url: "https://sample.com/image.jpg", // multiple urls should be split by \n
filename: "image_from_sample.jpg",
referrer: "https://sample.com",
options: {
split: "10", // aria2 RPC options here
xxxxx: "oooo"
}
}
chrome.runtime.sendMessage(`Aria2-Explorer extension ID`, downloadItem)
https://github.com/alexhua/aria2-explorer/issues?q=label:FAQ
Aria2 Manager Enhanced version
has been delivered to Microsoft Store
The enhanced version will always keep the Aria2 binary latest and update BT tracker list opportunistically. Also, there will be more features in the future.
https://github.com/alexhua/aria2-manager/issues?q=label:FAQ
Aria2 Explorer just captures download tasks and related website cookies from the user’s browser for the purpose of connecting to the user’s Aria2 server to download the network resources. Any connection and configuration information for Aria2 will be stored locally or can be optionally uploaded to the user’s logged-in cloud. This download solution does not collect any personal data or network activity from the user, nor will it share any such data with 3rd parties.
Aria2 Explorer is licensed under BSD 3-Clause License.