aria2gui
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Description:
Graphical user interface for Aria2
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: download-manager gui aria2 networking productivity
Install: brew install --cask aria2gui
About:
Aria2GUI is a graphical frontend for the powerful aria2 command-line download utility, providing an intuitive interface for managing downloads. It supports multiple protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, Metalink) and allows for segmented downloading to maximize speed. Its main value is making aria2's advanced features accessible to users who prefer a visual interface over the command line.
Key Features:
  • Graphical interface for aria2 download manager
  • Supports segmented and multi-protocol downloads (HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent)
  • Download queue management and scheduling
  • Remote control via JSON-RPC
  • Integration with browser extensions for link capture
Use Cases:
  • Managing and accelerating large file downloads
  • Handling batch downloads from a list of URLs
  • Downloading torrent or metalink files with a GUI
Alternatives:
  • Folx – macOS-native download manager with similar features but not a direct frontend for aria2
  • JDownloader – Cross-platform, feature-rich download manager focused on file hosters, with a more complex interface
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 1.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 284dac62