Download Station (client for Synology NAS)

Download Station (client for Synology NAS)

Chrome extension for Synology Download Station

What is Download Station (client for Synology NAS)?
Download Station (client for Synology NAS) is a Chrome extension that significantly simplifies the management of download tasks within a Synology NAS. It features a dropdown interface for filtered task presentation and management, enables quick actions from magnet url links, and provides an array of utilities including task pause, play, seed, delete, and editing of destination. It supports a broad range of functionalities including local download management, HTTP/HTTPS/2FA login, periodic task polling, and browser notifications for completed or failed tasks.
Merlin
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By: dvcol
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.91 (35)
Version: 3.10.9 (Last updated: 2024-04-09)
Creation date: 2022-02-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.37M
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Merlin
Summary

Chrome extension which facilitate sending, monitoring and deleting tasks from a synology nas using download station.

It includes a dropdown interface with filtered tabs for displaying and managing download task, as well as a contentscript for allowing quick actions from magnet url links.

The popup support the following functionalities

  • Tabbed download tasks display and filtering
  • Task pause, play, seed, delete, destination edit
  • Task creation through rich form (destination, url, ftp, zip password)
  • Http, Https, 2FA login over local network
  • Context menu creation (with custom destination)
  • Quick action menu creation (with custom destination)
  • Local download managment (play, pause, resum, retry, open, etc..)

The content script supports the following functionalities:

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User reviews
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Pros
  • Works well for downloading to Synology NAS
  • Has a lot of configurable options
  • Useful for administrators
Cons
  • Issues with 2-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Login problems are common
  • UI/UX needs improvement, including a lack of a 'Downloading' filter
Most mentioned
  • 2FA login issues and not remembering the device
  • Problems with adding download tasks and permissions
  • Difficulties with the user interface and lack of compact mode
Recent reviews
Configurable
by czj czj, 2024-04-04

by Ladislav Boroczky Ladislav Boroczky, 2024-03-24

No 2FA, cannot login... 2FA cannot login... QuickConnect without 2FA, cannot login... What good is this for if it only works local? (not sure if it works local either)
by Alper AYIK Alper AYIK, 2024-02-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Download Station (client for Synology NAS) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Download Station (client for Synology NAS) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Download Station (client for Synology NAS) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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