JDownloader

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API extensibility

The API documentation exposes typed objects for downloads, link collection, packages, extensions, captcha jobs and configuration.my.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

API security

The My.JDownloader REST API uses AES-128-CBC and HMAC-SHA256 and routes front-end traffic through a connection server to avoid NAT and port-forwarding problems.my.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

API shape

The public API documentation describes GET and POST routes, request IDs, signatures and an endpoint at api.jdownloader.org.my.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Archive extraction

JDownloader can automatically extract archives and search password lists for archive passwords.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Browser integrations

Official integrations are listed for Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Edge, alongside web, Android and iPhone clients.my.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Captcha handling

Captcha recognition and remote captcha solving are supported features.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Chrome extension complaints

Chrome-extension review data includes complaints about poor usability, broken CAPTCHA integration, NAS/headless incompatibility and failures on ARM Macs.extscope.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Clipboard and link collection

Independent testing describes a clipboard monitor that analyzes copied URLs and adds them for batch downloading.techradar.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Company leadership

The imprint names Thomas Rechenmacher and Daniel Wilhelm as CEOs.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Desktop platforms

Official installers are provided for Windows, Linux and macOS, with Java-version and CPU-architecture variants plus a multi-OS JAR.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Documentation

The official knowledge index includes addon lists, getting-started material, development, GUI, terminal UI, tools, update and FAQ sections.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Download controls

Users can start, stop or pause downloads and set bandwidth limits.jdownloader.org · read 29 Sep 2026

Google Play app limits

The independently published Android remote-control app requires a running JDownloader installation and MyJDownloader account for all features, with Pro functionality sold as a one-time in-app purchase.play.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Host and decrypt plugins

The feature page states that JDownloader has about 110 hoster plugins and over 300 decrypt plugins.jdownloader.org · read 29 Sep 2026

Hoster support

The project describes support for more than 150 hosters, 30 premium hosters and 180 link-crypter services in its development interview.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Installer note

The privacy statement says an installer from another provider may contain advertising or offer optional software, and the official download page links an alternative Windows installer without optional software offers.jdownloader.org · read 29 Sep 2026

Installer offers

AppWork says the main Windows installer can present optional third-party software offers, while a separate offers-free installer is available.support.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

Installer verification

Official installers are digitally signed, and AppWork instructs users to verify that the signer is AppWork GmbH using VirusTotal or platform signature tools.support.jdownloader.org · read 15 Oct 2026

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