README.md

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Introduction

A modern download manager powered by the FluxCore engine, optimized for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, and Magnet links with professional-grade features including UPnP/NAT-PMP port mapping, automatic Tracker updates, task prioritization, batch management, and advanced download presets.

Screenshots

Light Mode

Dark Mode

Core Features

Performance & Reliability

• High-speed Downloads: Optimized for maximum download performance
• Multi-threaded Support: Up to 128 threads per task
• Concurrent Downloads: Manage up to 10 download tasks simultaneously
• Stable Connections: Robust error handling and automatic retry mechanism

Protocol Support

• HTTP/HTTPS: Download directly from web servers
• FTP/SFTP: Transfer files from FTP servers
• BitTorrent: Full torrent file support with selective downloading
• Magnet Links: Direct downloads without .torrent files

Video Download

• Online Video Download (Browser Extension): Sniff video resources via browser extension, send to the app with one click to create download tasks (includes necessary request headers for improved availability)
• Unified Task Management: Video resources appear as regular download tasks in the task list, supporting the same pause/resume/delete management experience as other tasks

User Experience

• Clean Interface: Modern, intuitive design with dark mode support
• System Tray Integration: Quick access and status monitoring
• Download Notifications: Real-time alerts when downloads complete
• Speed Control: Set upload and download speed limits
• File Management: Organize downloaded files by category and location

Advanced Features

• Tracker Updates: Daily automatic Tracker list updates for improved torrent performance
• UPnP/NAT-PMP: Automatic port mapping for better connectivity
• User-Agent Masquerading: Custom User-Agent strings for enhanced compatibility
• Task Scheduling: Set download times and priorities
• Batch Downloads: Import and export download lists

Unique Features

• File Categorization: Auto-sort files by type
• Custom Categories: User-defined file categorization rules
• Task Priority: Set task priority values to influence download order and resource allocation
• Custom Download File Extension: Customize the file extension for in-progress downloads
• Set File Modification Date to Completion Time: Optionally set downloaded file modification dates to match completion time
• Quick Engine Switching: Quickly switch between different download engines
• Advanced Option Presets: Name, save, apply, and delete presets for advanced options
• Link Input Optimization: Auto-deduplicate links; auto-newline and cursor positioning after paste or autofill
• Custom Shortcuts: Set or reset shortcuts for common commands in the "Preferences > Basic > Shortcuts" card

Supported Platforms

LinkCore Download Manager currently supports the following platforms:

• Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
• macOS (Intel, x64; Apple Silicon, arm64)
• Linux (x64, arm64)

Installation

Windows

1. Visit the GitHub Releases page
2. Download the latest LinkCore-Download-Manager-Setup-x.y.z.exe installer
3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions

macOS

1. Visit the GitHub Releases page
2. Download *.dmg (x64/arm64) or *-mac.zip / *-arm64-mac.zip (x64/arm64)
3. Using *.dmg: Double-click to open, drag the app to /Applications
4. Using *.zip: Extract and move the app to /Applications
5. If prompted "cannot verify developer" on first launch, go to "System Settings > Privacy & Security" and click "Open Anyway", or right-click the app icon in Finder and select "Open"

Linux

• AppImage (Recommended):

  1. Download *.AppImage (x64 or arm64)
  2. Grant execute permission: chmod +x LinkCore-Download-Manager-*.AppImage
  3. Run: ./LinkCore-Download-Manager-*.AppImage

• Debian/Ubuntu (.deb package):

  1. Download linkcore-download-manager_*_amd64.deb or linkcore-download-manager_*_arm64.deb
  2. Install: sudo dpkg -i linkcore-download-manager_*.deb
  3. If dependency issues occur: sudo apt -f install

• Other distributions: Use the AppImage method.

Development Guide

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16.0.0 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Git

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MochengCK/LinkCore-Download-Manager.git
   cd LinkCore-Download-Manager

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

4. Build for production:

   npm run build

Project Structure

LinkCore-Download-Manager/
├── src/                  # Main source code
│   ├── main/             # Electron main process
│   ├── renderer/         # Electron renderer process (Vue.js)
│   └── shared/           # Shared utilities
├── static/               # Static assets
├── .electron-vue/        # Electron-Vue configuration
├── screenshots/          # Documentation screenshots
├── package.json          # Project configuration
└── README.md             # Project documentation

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving documentation, we appreciate your help.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
3. Make your changes
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature')
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature)
6. Create a Pull Request

Guidelines

• Follow the existing code style
• Write clear and concise commit messages
• Add tests for new features
• Update documentation as needed

Acknowledgments

• This project is based on the agalwood open-source project Motrix, with extensive modifications and feature extensions
• UI Framework: Vue.js
• Desktop Framework: Electron
• Video Processing: FFmpeg
• Download Engine: FluxCore

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

• Submit an issue on GitHub
• Join our community for discussion and support

License

This project is open-sourced under the MIT License.