NAS Download Manager (for Synology)

Name: NAS Download Manager (for Synology)
Rating: 4.3125 (144 reviews)
Author: seansfkelley

Add and manage your download tasks on your Synology DiskStation right from your browser.

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NAS Download Manager lets you add, monitor, and control download tasks on your Synology DiskStation NAS seamlessly from your browser. Compatible with Synology DSM version 4 or higher, it supports right-click downloading of various file types including .torrent files.

Key features include choosing destination folders, viewing and sorting active downloads, pausing/resuming tasks, clearing completed downloads with a single click, and receiving system notifications upon task completion. The extension also supports opening magnet links internally, enabling efficient multi-download management. Note: this is a third-party tool, not officially from Synology.

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Version:

0.12.2 Last updated: 2023-09-13

Version code:

5623407

Creation date:

2017-05-20

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Permissions:

contextMenus
storage
notifications
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size:

988.05K

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

14 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,216 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#108 in Download Management ▲ 1

#214 in Other extensions ▲ 2

#22 in tasks keyword 45 ▼ 1

#29 in task keyword 50

#35 in manager keyword 41

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NAS Download Manager (for Synology) (v0.12.2)

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User reviews

The NAS Download Manager add-on is praised for its efficient integration with Synology DSM and ease of use, significantly aiding downloads and magnet link handling. However, multiple users face recurring problems such as enforced HTTPS requirement which complicates local NAS access, compatibility issues with 2FA, occasional loss of saved settings, and magnet link bugs. Despite slowing developer support, the tool remains valuable for many Synology users.

Pros

Works perfectly with Synology DSM, including version 7.1.1-42962.
Highly useful for Synology users, saving clicks and integrating well with Firefox.
Reliable and functional for downloads via magnet links when properly configured.
Clear instructions and troubleshooting help available within user reviews for connectivity issues.
Good user support and continued appreciation from the user community.

Cons

Requires HTTPS connection to the NAS, which can be inconvenient for local network users without certificates.
Issues with two-factor authentication (2FA) compatibility causing connection errors or requiring disabling 2FA.
Settings can be lost randomly, forcing users to re-enter connection details frequently.
Magnet link functionality broken in some versions (e.g., 0.12.0) awaiting fixes.
Developer activity has slowed, with bugs no longer being fixed and repository not cleaned up.

Recent reviews

by Firefox user 18962830, 2025-04-27

by 敬念法轮大法好远离疫情, 2025-03-28

It works perfectly. Is it possible to develop it for Firefox Android? Pleaaaasee Thank you very much !

by kisscool, 2025-03-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

NAS Download Manager (for Synology) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

NAS Download Manager (for Synology) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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