Speed up your downloads with Aria2, manage your download tasks easily.

Latest Version

Version
2.5.5
Update
November 12, 2024
Size
1.36MiB
Developer
aria2e.com
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.56538 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
українська
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Cookies
Tabs
Notifications
ContextMenus
Downloads
Storage
System.display
Scripting
SidePanel
Power
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Aria2 Explorer Extension

Aria2-Explorer captures browser's download task and exports it to Aria2 via JSON-RPC interfaces to complete download task.

Aria2 is a lightweight multi-protocol & open-source command-line download utility. It supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent and Metalink.

Usage Procedures:

1. For Windows, please download Aria2 Manager: https://github.com/alexhua/aria2-manager.
Other platform, please download Aria2 utility: https://github.com/aria2/aria2/releases/latest.
2. For Windows, please run Aria2Manager.exe. Other platform, please run Aria2 in the Terminal with typing aria2c --enable-rpc.
3. Install this Chrome extension.
4. Enable auto-capture on the extension options page and configure others as you need.

(For Motrix user, please use http://localhost:16800/jsonprc as the RPC URL)

After these steps, you could enjoy the multi-threads and BT download experience inside the Chrome.

Warning: Please turn off auto-capture function, when you are using other extension to download network resources. Otherwise, there will be conflict and exception arisen.


Features: [ ZERO collection of user data and privacy ]
1. Auto capture browser download tasks
- Capture notification
- Support magnet links
- Toggle auto-capture by shortcut (Default: Alt + A)
- Set all Aria2 options manually before download
- Filter task by the domain, file extensions or file sizes
Filter priority: domain > file-ext > file-size, white-list > black-list

2. Auto-select Aria2 RPC server by matching the preset download URL pattern

3. Built-in Aria2 front-end: AriaNG enhanced, multiple present styles: popup, new tab, new window

4. Synchronize and store all settings on the cloud

5. Support for zh-CN/zh-TW/en languages

6. Monitor Aria2 download status via icon badge

7. Batch export webpage (Image · Audio · Video · Magnet) links from context menu

8. Receive download requests from other extensions

9. Support shortcuts in the options page (Save: Alt + S Reset: Alt + R Download: Alt + J Upload: Alt + U)

10. Download via browser if Aria2 is not connected


Update log:

https://github.com/alexhua/Aria2-Explorer/releases


Contribution is welcome.

GitHub: https://github.com/alexhua/Aria2-Explorer

Tips for business: To potential acquirers/cooperators: This extension is not for sale nor collecting user's privacy and also not inject content to user's web result. Pure business promotion is welcome, thanks.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "short_name": "A2E", "version": "2.5.5", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "116.0.0", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_description__", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "cookies", "tabs", "notifications", "contextMenus", "downloads", "storage", "system.display", "scripting", "sidePanel", "power" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "64": "images/logo64.png" }, "default_title": "__MSG_appName__" }, "side_panel": { "default_path": "ui/ariang/index.html" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self';object-src 'self';" }, "icons": { "128": "images/logo128.png", "32": "images/logo32.png", "64": "images/logo64.png" }, "commands": { "toggle-capture": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+A" }, "description": "__MSG_toggleCapture__" }, "launch-aria2": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+X" }, "description": "__MSG_startAria2Str__" } }, "externally_connectable": { "ids": [ "*" ] }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "js/magnet.js", "magnet.html", "ui/ariang/logo512m.png" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Aria2 Explorer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Aria2 Explorer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Aria2 Explorer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Aria2 Explorer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Aria2 Explorer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Aria2 Explorer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Aria2 Explorer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Aria2 Explorer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Aria2 Explorer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Aria2 Explorer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Aria2 Explorer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Aria2 Explorer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Aria2 Explorer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Aria2 Explorer extension file

Select and download the Aria2 Explorer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Aria2 Explorer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Aria2 Explorer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Aria2 Explorer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Aria2 Explorer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Aiden Lin (ID: 0000002a4ef21f9f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 搭配 Motrix 食用,感觉比它那个 Motrix Chrome Extension 要好用要稳定,感谢作者。

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P luto (ID: 000000388d5f35d1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2023 好好好