Gosh-Fetch

A cross-platform download manager for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Built with Tauri v2 (Rust) and Svelte/TypeScript.

Philosophy

Gosh apps are built with a Linux-first mindset: simplicity, transparency, and user control.

We also provide Windows and macOS builds not as a compromise, but as an on-ramp. Many people are curious about Linux but still live on other platforms day-to-day. If these tools help someone get comfortable and eventually make the jump, we're happy to meet them where they are.

Screenshots

Features

• Download HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, and BitTorrent files
• Magnet link support with metadata retrieval
• Multi-segment downloads for faster speeds
• Native Rust download engine - no external dependencies
• Cross-platform: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Light/Dark/System theme support
• System tray integration with minimize-to-tray
• No telemetry, accounts, or cloud features

Download Management

• Real-time progress tracking with speed metrics
• Pause, resume, and cancel downloads
• Batch operations (Pause All, Resume All)
• Download queue management
• Automatic retry on failure
• Custom output filename per download
• Per-download speed limiting

BitTorrent Support

• Torrent file and magnet link support
• DHT, PEX, and Local Peer Discovery
• Seeder/peer count monitoring
• Configurable seed ratio
• Auto-update tracker lists from community sources
• Selective file download from torrents

Connection Settings

• Concurrent downloads limit (1-20)
• Connections per server (1-16)
• Segments per download (1-64)
• Global download/upload speed limits
• Custom user agent support

Download Engine

Gosh-Fetch uses gosh-dl, a native Rust download engine built specifically for this project.

Why a Native Engine?

gosh-dl Features

• HTTP/HTTPS: Segmented downloads with automatic resume
• BitTorrent: Full protocol support with DHT, PEX, LPD
• Async I/O: Built on Tokio for efficient concurrent downloads
• Progress Events: Real-time download status via event channels

gosh-dl is licensed under MIT. See gosh-dl repository for more details.

Requirements

All Platforms

• Node.js 20+
• Rust 1.77+

Linux

• libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev
• libappindicator3-dev
• librsvg2-dev

On Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev libappindicator3-dev librsvg2-dev

Windows

• WebView2 (included in Windows 10/11)

macOS

• Xcode Command Line Tools
• Minimum macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)

Building

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Development
npm run tauri dev

# Production build
npm run tauri build

Usage

1. Add Download - Click the + button and enter a URL, magnet link, or select a torrent file
2. Monitor Progress - View real-time speed, progress, and ETA for each download
3. Manage Downloads - Pause, resume, or remove downloads individually or in batch
4. View Completed - Access download history and open completed files

The download list auto-refreshes in real-time. Downloads use configurable multi-segment transfers for optimal performance.

Error Handling

• Download stalled: The download has no active connections. Check your network or try resuming.
• Connection failed: Unable to reach the server. Verify the URL and your network connection.
• Torrent has no seeds: No peers available to download from. The torrent may be inactive.

Privacy

• No telemetry or analytics
• No data collection
• No network activity unless explicitly initiated by you
• All data stored locally on your device

Disclaimer

This software is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). It is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use at your own risk.

License

AGPL-3.0 - See LICENSE

The gosh-dl download engine is licensed under MIT.

Roadmap

Planned features for future releases:

• Browser Extension - One-click downloads from your browser
• Download Scheduler - Schedule downloads for off-peak hours
• Bandwidth Scheduler - Time-based speed limit profiles
• RSS Feed Support - Automatic downloads from RSS/podcast feeds
• Download Categories - Organize downloads by type with custom save locations
• Import/Export - Backup and restore download history and settings

Contributing

Contributions welcome. Please open an issue first for major changes.