Download Station (client for Synology NAS)

Chrome extension for Synology Download Station

Download Station - Chrome Client for Synology NAS Extension

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.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.96
(51)
Version: 3.17.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-06)
Creation date: 2022-02-24
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
  • clipboardRead
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.38M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well with Synology NAS and integrates easily with DSM
  • Highly customizable and configurable
  • Useful for automating redundant tasks
  • Developer actively updates the extension
  • Good user interface, though with some complaints
Cons
  • Incompatibility with DSM versions 7.2 and 5.2
  • Issues with 2-step verification (2FA) causing login problems
  • Frequent login and permission issues reported
  • Folder browser functionality often fails
  • No real-time download/upload speed statistics available
Most mentioned
  • Login issues, especially with 2FA
  • Functionality problems with specific DSM versions
  • Inability to access folder information or add downloads
  • User interface concerns, such as scrolling behavior
  • Lack of certain features like download tracking or compact mode
User reviews
不支援 DS 5.2 取得資料夾的資訊,無法自動加入下載
by Li Eden, 2025-02-02

It worked at first but now it doesn't work anymore, It always gives the error: Failed to load folder. Invalid session. Even though I logged in correctly.
by Robert Bot, 2025-01-28

Works!
by Gary Read, 2025-01-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Download Station (client for Synology NAS) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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