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What it is
Firelink is a free desktop download manager for direct files, browser handoffs, media, playlists, torrents and scheduled queues. It supports segmented HTTP and HTTPS downloads with retries, speed limits, connection controls and adaptive mirror selection. Queues can be paused, resumed, retried, redownloaded and scheduled. Bundled yt-dlp, FFmpeg and Deno support media and playlist downloads, including direct HLS, DASH and Smooth Streaming manifest URLs; DRM and other protected-key workflows are not supported, and subtitle or multiple-audio-track selection is not exposed in the current phase.
The Firelink Companion can send browser downloads, selected links, media pages and torrent information to the desktop app for review. It supports Firefox and Chromium Manifest V3, with Edge installation through Microsoft Edge Add-ons and a release ZIP for other Chromium browsers. The extension says download data stays local. Firelink is available for macOS, Windows and Linux under the MIT License. The macOS package is ad-hoc signed and not notarized, the Windows installer is unsigned, and the current Linux AppImage requires glibc 2.35 or newer.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Firelink manages direct downloads, browser captures, media, playlists, queues, and scheduling in one desktop app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Product
- Firelink is a cross-platform desktop download manager for direct files, browser handoffs, media, playlists, queues, and scheduling.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platforms
- Desktop packages are listed for macOS Apple silicon, Windows x64, and Linux x64.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Security
- Companion handoff requests are signed with HMAC-SHA256, verify desktop identity, and send handoff data only to the paired Firelink app on localhost.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Privacy
- The extension says requests stay on the local machine and it does not send download data to a remote service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support
- The maker directs users to GitHub Issues to report bugs and request features.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- Firelink is available under the MIT License, while bundled tools and fonts retain their own licenses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- BitTorrent
- It supports torrent files, magnet links, browser handoff, file selection, web seeds, seeding, and live diagnostics.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Browser compatibility
- The Companion supports Firefox and Chromium Manifest V3; Edge users can install it from Microsoft Edge Add-ons, while other Chromium users use a release ZIP.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Browser integration
- Firelink Companion sends browser downloads, selected links, media pages, magnet links, and torrent metadata to the desktop app for review.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Browser support
- The Companion supports Firefox and Chromium Manifest V3; Edge installation is available through Microsoft Edge Add-ons, while other Chromium browsers use a manually installed package.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Downloads
- It supports segmented HTTP and HTTPS downloads with retries, speed limits, connection controls, and adaptive mirror selection.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- HTTP downloads
- It supports segmented HTTP and HTTPS downloads with retries, speed limits, and connection controls.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Install packages
- The listed desktop packages cover macOS Apple silicon, Windows x64 and Windows x64 portable, and Linux x64.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License and support
- Firelink is available under the MIT License, and its README directs users to GitHub Issues for bugs and feature requests.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Media
- Bundled yt-dlp, FFmpeg, and Deno support media and playlist downloads, including direct HLS, DASH, and Smooth Streaming manifest URLs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Media limits
- DRM/CDM, license-server, and other protected-key workflows are unsupported, and subtitle or multiple-audio-track selection is not exposed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platform caveat
- The macOS package is ad-hoc signed and not notarized, and the Windows installer is unsigned and may trigger a SmartScreen warning.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platform caveats
- The macOS package is ad-hoc signed and not notarized, the Windows installer is unsigned, and the current Linux AppImage requires glibc 2.35 or newer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Privacy detail
- Explicit media requests do not send raw browser Cookie headers, and the extension says it does not send download data to a remote service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Queue management
- Persistent queues support pause, resume, retry, redownload, and scheduling.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Queues
- Persistent queues support pause, resume, retry, redownload, and scheduling.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Torrent
- It supports torrent files and magnet links, with file selection, web seeds, seeding, and live diagnostics.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plans and prices
Firelink Free MIT-licensed desktop download manager · no price or usage limits stated Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Firelink Companion Free MIT-licensed browser companion · no price or usage limits stated Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free plan for desktop manager and companion
- Segmented downloads include retries and speed controls
- Media and playlist downloading supported
- Persistent queues support scheduling and retries
- Companion handoffs are sent to paired local app
Limits
- Protected-key and DRM workflows are unsupported
- No subtitle or audio-track selection currently
- macOS package is not notarized
- Windows installer is unsigned
Who it suits
Firelink suits people who want direct downloads, media, torrents and browser handoffs managed in one desktop app. Its free plan and queue scheduling may also fit users who want to organize downloads over time.
Verdict
Firelink combines browser handoffs, direct downloads, media and torrents with persistent scheduling, at no listed cost. Check its media limitations and platform package caveats before choosing it.
Where Specifiction places it
- Download Manager Software#7 of 588.6
