Download Interception
How the extension takes over browser downloads, draft mode, and filtering rules.
How it works
After installing and pairing the extension, downloads in the browser are automatically intercepted and handed to GD.
The "Take over downloads" switch in the extension settings controls whether this is enabled.
Cases that won't be intercepted
- File extension in the skip list (configurable in extension settings)
- Source domain in the skip list (configurable in extension settings)
- File size below the minimum interception size (configurable in extension settings)
- Links clicked while holding the skip shortcut key (default Alt)
Draft Mode
Settings → Browser Extension → Enter draft mode when taking over downloads
| State | Behavior |
|---|---|
| On | Shows a confirmation dialog where path/file name/thread count can be changed; downloads after confirmation |
| Off | Starts downloading directly with default settings, no dialog |
Deleting tasks in the extension
| Action | Files |
|---|---|
Click × to cancel | Deletes the task + deletes downloaded files |
| Right-click → Remove only | Removes the task, files are kept |
Clicking × on a COMPLETED task also deletes its files. If you only want to clear the list without deleting files, use Right-click → Remove only.
When the desktop app is not running
Interception still takes effect (the browser's native download is cancelled), and download requests are queued. They are sent automatically when the desktop app starts.
If the wake feature is enabled in the extension settings (Desktop Settings → Browser Extension → Allow browser extension to wake the desktop app), the extension will try to launch the desktop app automatically.