A cross-platform all-in-one downloader supporting HTTP, Magnet/BT, FTP, M3U8, MPEG-DASH, eD2k protocols, with smart chunking without file merging, browser TLS fingerprint spoofing, browser sniffing, and a Feature Packs plugin ecosystem.
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Project Overview
Ghost Downloader 3 is a cross-platform all-in-one downloader. Its core advantages lie in cross-platform compatibility, intelligent multi-threaded download technology, and file merging-free chunked downloading.
Key Features
- Smart chunking: No file merging required, auto-detects bandwidth headroom
- Full protocol support: HTTP, Magnet/BT, FTP, M3U8, MPEG-DASH, eD2k
- Purpose-built parsers: YouTube and Bilibili with clip selection and any quality
- Browser sniffing: Download button floats on the video, any quality; every medium on the page listed in the popup
- Real-browser TLS fingerprints: Invisible to anti-bot checks
- Native on every platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- aria2-compatible RPC: Third-party tools can push directly
- Modify mid-download: Change URL, headers, or proxy — the progress you've earned stays
- Feature Packs plugin ecosystem
Target Audience
- Users who need an all-in-one downloader
- Users who need to download streaming content
- Cross-platform users
Quick Start
- Windows: Download Setup.exe or portable from Releases
- macOS: Download .dmg (Apple Silicon / Intel)
- Linux: Download AppImage
- Android: Download arm64-v8a APK
Core Advantages
- Full protocol support in one app
- Smart chunking without merging
- Browser sniffing for see-it-download-it convenience
- Native cross-platform experience
- Open-source and free
System Requirements
- Windows 10+ / macOS 13.0+ / Linux (glibc 2.35+) / Android 11.0+
- Architectures: x86_64, arm64
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