Ghost Downloader Documentation
User guide and developer documentation for Ghost Downloader.
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Getting Started
Install, pair the extension, first download.
Downloads
Files, videos, torrents, live streams, eD2k.
Browser Extension
Sniffing, interception, Cat Catch, batch images.
Power User
Edit tasks, batch, TLS fingerprint, proxy.
Troubleshooting
Connection issues, download failures, app won't open.
Developer
Setup, architecture, write a FeaturePack.
Feature Comparison at a Glance
✅ Supported · ⚠️ Partial · ❌ Not supported
| GD | IDM | NDM | Gopeed | Motrix | FDM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP / HTTPS | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| BitTorrent / Magnet | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Free | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open source | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Browser download takeover | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Browser → desktop deep integration | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| Resource sniffing | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| HLS / m3u8 / DASH | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| Site specialization | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Extensible (plugins) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
For measured speeds and sniffing data, see Benchmark Records.