jdownloader
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Description:
Download manager
Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: downloader automation file-transfer productivity cask
Install: brew install --cask jdownloader
About:
JDownloader is a comprehensive download management tool that accelerates file transfers through multi-threaded downloads and supports a wide array of hosting services. It automates the download process by handling captchas, extracting archive files, and managing premium account integrations for seamless, uninterrupted downloading.
Key Features:
  • Automatic CAPTCHA solving and link extraction
  • Support for premium accounts on file hosting services
  • Download acceleration with multi-source connections
  • Batch downloading and clipboard monitoring
  • Automatic unzipping of downloaded archives
Use Cases:
  • Bulk downloading files from cloud storage and file hosting sites
  • Automating downloads from forums or websites with complex link structures
Alternatives:
  • aria2 – Lightweight, command-line only, lacks GUI and host-specific automation.
  • Free Download Manager – Windows-centric GUI tool with similar acceleration features but less focus on hoster-specific automation.
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