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Description:
Download manager with a torrent client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.32@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: download-manager torrent-client productivity file-transfer macos

Install: brew install --cask folx

About:
Folx is a versatile download manager for macOS that accelerates downloads by splitting files into multiple threads. It includes a built-in BitTorrent client for managing torrent downloads directly within the application. The tool offers comprehensive features like scheduling, tagging, and integration with browser extensions to streamline the download process.

Key Features:

Multi-segment download acceleration
Integrated BitTorrent client
Smart tagging and organization system
Browser extension integration
Download scheduling

Use Cases:

Accelerating large file downloads from the web
Managing and seeding torrents on macOS
Organizing downloads with tags and filters

Alternatives:

Free Download Manager – Cross-platform and free alternative with similar acceleration and torrent features
Transmission – Lightweight, open-source torrent client focused solely on BitTorrent
DownThemAll – Firefox extension for download acceleration and management

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am	5.30	0	VERSION_BUMP	b1abc512
Aug 14, 2025 12:59pm	5.30	0	VERSION_BUMP	fc792542