Forward Downloads

forward downloads to an external application or script

Requires additonal configuration before usage!

One Time Setup (Mac) tbd.

One Time Setup (Windows) tbd.

One Time Setup (Linux)

1. Install the Add-On
2. Download " (fwdl.json)" and " (fwdl.py)" and save both to "$HOME/.mozilla/native-messaging-hosts/"
3. Update the "path" attribute in the "run-on-download-complete.json" with the absolute path (no variables!!!) to where you put the "fwdl.py" script

1. install the add-on
2. click the toolbar button to enable the forwarding
3. download something

1. Permissions:
   • downloads, to intercept download events
   • native-messaging, to send data to the external application (needs configuration)
   This add-on tries to use the minimal number of required permissions to successfully fullfill its intended purpose. If you think this could be improved please let me know by opening an issue and i will try to look into it. More Details on the individual permission can be found here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/manifest.json/permissions
2. Cost/Payment: This Add-on is and forever will be subscription and payment free to use for everyone however they like. If you are feeling generous you can send me a tip via my monero address 85zwQycQnv6dfSyT5LJfhkA4Lh9pwhTcdevwPNvyPd4Bfs4SNdjrxCJZkZiYKkCDUFPYwRTmdbbCCFzyM7bdN8F7GTN12ZK
3. Stars/Reviews: If you found this add-on useful leave some stars or a review so others can find it too.
4. Bugs, Suggestions and Requests: If you have any (e.g. a site it does not work but you think it should) or have improvement suggestions or feature request please open issue here at the "Support site".