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A Rust-powered multi-protocol download manager with HTTP/FTP/BitTorrent/magnet links and HLS/DASH streaming, featuring smart multi-threaded acceleration and browser integration.

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v0.5.9Oct 19, 2026, 07:59 AM
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Project Overview

FluxDown is a Rust-powered multi-protocol download manager — a free & open-source IDM alternative.

Key Features

  • Up to 10x faster: Rust + Tokio engine with IDM-style dynamic segmentation
  • Multi-protocol: HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, BitTorrent, eD2K, HLS & DASH streaming
  • Browser integration: Chrome/Edge/Firefox extension with a 3-layer interception engine
  • AI-agent ready: Built-in MCP server for AI clients to manage downloads
  • Resume anywhere: Full download state persisted in SQLite
  • Beautiful UI: Light/dark themes, 13 color schemes, responsive three-pane layout
  • Clean & private: Free and open-source, no ads, no tracking, no account required

Target Audience

  • Users who need high-speed download management
  • Users looking for an IDM alternative
  • Cross-platform users (Windows, macOS, Linux, NAS, Android)

Quick Start

  1. Download the latest build from GitHub Releases
  2. Windows: .exe installer or portable .zip
  3. macOS: .dmg or portable .tar.gz
  4. Linux: install via package manager or AppImage
  5. Install the browser extension to enable interception

Core Advantages

  • Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0), no ads, no tracking
  • Cross-platform: Windows / macOS / Linux / NAS / Android
  • Multi-protocol: HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, eD2K, HLS, DASH
  • AI-ready: Built-in MCP server
  • Faster than IDM: Rust + Tokio engine

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, NAS, Android
  • Architectures: x86_64, ARM64

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