NAS Download Manager (for Synology)

Add and manage your download tasks on your Synology DiskStation right from your browser.

NAS Download Manager for Synology - Firefox Add-on

The 'NAS Download Manager for Synology' is a profound Firefox extension that enables users to add and manage download tasks on their Synology DiskStation NAS straight from their browser. Providing a myriad of features such as right-click downloads for numerous media and files, one-click clearing of all completed tasks, viewing and sorting all current downloads, and system notifications for completed tasks. This application requires a Synology NAS with DSM version 4 or above and is not an official Synology offering.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 4,894
21
Rating: 4.31
(143)
Version: 0.12.2 (Last updated: 2023-09-13)
Version code: 5623407
Creation date: 2017-05-20
Weekly download count: 113
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • notifications
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 988.05K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

NAS Download Manager (for Synology) (v0.12.2)
40,000 3.05 (182)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well with current DSM versions (7.1.1 and below)
  • Great tool for Synology users, highly rated by users
  • Efficient integration with Firefox for downloading
  • Provides functionality for managing NAS downloads seamlessly
Cons
  • Requires https, causing issues for local network users without SSL setup
  • Frequent loss of NAS connection settings
  • Problems with 2FA compatibility and connection failures
  • Magnet link functionality is unreliable or broken in recent versions
Most mentioned
  • Issues with HTTPS requirement
  • Connection settings randomly reset
  • Problems with magnet links not working
  • 2FA causing compatibility issues
  • Reliability of the add-on diminishing over time
User reviews

Works like a charm with DSM 7.1.1-42962! Thank you. :)
by PeterCPH, 2025-02-08

Fantastic tool for synology users! This is one of the most useful addons for firefox i have. 5/5 stars!
by Saint.77, 2024-10-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

NAS Download Manager (for Synology) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of NAS Download Manager (for Synology). Use it at your own risk.

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