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uGet – lightweight download manager

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uGet is a download manager that combines lightweight resource usage with a very powerful feature set.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • Multi-Connection Downloads.
  • Download YouTube Videos.
  • Browser Integration.
  • Clipboard Monitor.
  • Batch Downloads.
  • Advanced Download Categories.
  • Downloads Queue.
  • Pause/Resume Downloads.
  • After Completion Actions.
  • Scheduler.
  • Multiple Mirrors/Sources.
  • Multiple Protocols.
  • Command-Line / Terminal.
  • Quiet Mode.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts.
  • Download History.
  • Folder Auto-Creation.
  • FTP Login & Anonymous FTP.
  • Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android, and Windows.

Website: sourceforge.net/projects/urlget
Support: Source Code
Developer: C.H. Huang, Michael Tunnell
License: GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1

uGet in action

uGet is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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Tarek Hasan
Tarek Hasan
1 year ago

Notice by the developer on github : uGet is currently not under active development

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Luke Baker
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Luke Baker
1 year ago
Reply to  Tarek Hasan

Yes, that notice was made 4 days ago. Often popular projects get taken on by a new maintainer. That’s the beauty of open source software.

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Torin Doyle
Torin Doyle
1 year ago

Hi Steve. Please also mention that it’s cross-platform -> also on Android & Windows. I only use GNU/Linux but thought it should be mentioned anyway. Thanks.

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