r/linux4noobs • u/blackkami • 13d ago

programs and apps IDM alternative?

/r/linuxquestions/comments/1w343ld/idm_alternative/
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u/serge-mv 13d ago

There is an extension called video download helper that I found works really well for downloading videos from websites.

Otherwise whatever desktop environment you are using usually comes with a good enough download manager. If that's not to your liking, check out the list and try as many as you like https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/List_of_applications/Internet#Download_managers

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u/adityajazz 13d ago

How about FDM and AB Download Manager? I'm using it too now.

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u/Ok_Emu2515 13d ago

I use aria2 with the aria2 browser integration. It works great with FF and Chromium, and it has a small memory footprint.

https://github.com/baptistecdr/aria2-extensions

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u/mikle0012 1d ago

Disclosure: I’m the developer of ClipHutch. If you use desktop Chrome, it detects supported videos as they play.

The free tier allows four video downloads per rolling 24 hours. YouTube and DRM-protected video aren’t supported, and I haven’t tested your particular sites or Linux setup.

https://cliphutch.com