aria2

Mac

Lightweight Multi-Protocol Command-Line Download Utility

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Overview

aria2 is a powerful command-line download manager for Mac supporting HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink. It accelerates downloads via multiple connections, resumes broken transfers, and offers bandwidth control. Ideal for advanced users, it enables remote management via RPC and integrates seamlessly into scripts. Lightweight and open-source, it uses minimal resources but lacks a graphical interface, making it less accessible to casual users.

Key Features

  • Supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent & Metalink
  • Multi-connection download acceleration
  • Resume broken downloads
  • Bandwidth control & scheduling
  • Remote management via RPC

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Tool Info

Pricing Free
Category Download Management Tools
Platform Mac

Pros

  • ⊕ Free and open-source
  • ⊕ Lightweight with minimal resource usage
  • ⊕ Powerful command-line functionality for automation

Cons

  • ⊖ No graphical user interface (GUI) – steep learning curve for casual users

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