aria2d ☆

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Description:
Aria2 GUI

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.4.0,460@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: aria2 download-manager bittorrent gui macos

Install: brew install --cask aria2d

About:
Aria2D is a native macOS GUI client for the lightweight, multi-protocol command-line download utility aria2. It provides a clean, modern interface to manage downloads, configure connections, and monitor progress without needing to use the terminal. This tool simplifies powerful download management features like multi-source segmentation for users who prefer a visual experience.

Key Features:

Native macOS user interface with dark mode support
Real-time download speed, progress, and peer monitoring
Full control over aria2 configuration options (connections, speed limits)
Support for HTTP(S), FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink downloads

Use Cases:

Managing large file downloads with maximum speed via multi-connection segmentation
Queueing and controlling BitTorrent downloads through a user-friendly GUI
Offloading long-running downloads from the terminal to a persistent background app

Alternatives:

Transmission – Transmission is a dedicated BitTorrent client, whereas Aria2D provides a GUI for the more versatile aria2, which supports a wider range of download protocols.
Folx – Folx is a full-featured download manager with browser integration, while Aria2D is a more lightweight wrapper focused on providing direct control over the aria2 engine.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 19, 2025 8:49am	1.4.0,460	0	VERSION_BUMP	ac5dfd63
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	1.3.9,433	0	VERSION_BUMP	c781c568