pyload/pyload
The free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
75/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 31
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_license
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4952
- days_rel: 245
- days_push: 8
- n_releases_24m: 1
Adoption not part of the score
3846 stars · 754 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
pyLoad is a free, open-source download manager written in pure Python, designed to be lightweight and extensible. It automates downloads from one-click hosters, cloud drives, and video sites, with a web UI, plugin ecosystem, and headless operation on servers, NAS devices, and routers.
Use cases
- automate downloads from one-click hosters and cyberlockers
- run a headless download manager on a NAS or Raspberry Pi
- decrypt protected links and handle captchas automatically
- manage downloads remotely through a web interface
- schedule unattended batch downloads with premium accounts
- self-hosted jDownloader alternative
When to choose
- you want a lightweight, pure-Python download manager for headless or low-power hardware
- you need plugin-based support for many hosters, decrypters, and extractors
- you prefer managing downloads via a web UI or API from anywhere
When to avoid
- you need a GUI desktop download client with browser integration out of the box
- you only download from direct HTTP/FTP links and don't need hoster plugins
- you require a commercially supported or actively maintained mobile app ecosystem
Facets
application · maturity active
web-scraping plugin-system scheduling webhook self-hosted developer-tools files python windows self-hosted cli download-manager one-click-hosters link-decrypter debrid headless nas webui captcha-solving premium-accounts jdownloader-alternative automation linux macos web-server
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/pyload/pyload · fetched 2026-08-28 · 7c4a541171c1
- homepage: https://pyload.net · fetched 2026-08-29 · 13e26f64ed52
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| pyload/pyload | main | 75 |
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