aria2d ☆
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Description:
Aria2 GUI
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.4.1,470@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
Apr 1, 2026 12:49pm 1.4.1,470 0 VERSION_BUMP d408acdd
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
Jan 1, 2024 7:40pm 1.3.9,433 0 VERSION_BUMP a1f0bb5d
Jan 1, 2024 5:29pm 1.3.9,433 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ced3120
Mar 18, 2023 10:26pm 1.3.6 0 VERSION_BUMP dec4562a
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