Magneto Download Manager

The world’s first open source universal download manager for macOS. Magneto combines BitTorrent, yt-dlp (1000+ video sites), and direct downloads in one beautiful native SwiftUI app.

What Makes Magneto Revolutionary

Magneto is the ONLY download manager that combines:

• 🧲 BitTorrent: Full protocol support with DHT, PEX, encryption
• 📺 1000+ Video Sites: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, and more via yt-dlp
• 📁 Direct Downloads: HTTP/HTTPS with resume and multi-threading
• 🍎 Native macOS: Beautiful SwiftUI interface following Apple’s HIG
• 🔄 Smart URL Detection: Automatically routes different download types
• ⚡ Unified Queue: Manage everything in one place

Features

Core Functionality

• Smart URL Detection - Paste any URL, Magneto knows what to do
• yt-dlp Integration - 1000+ video sites supported
• Universal Queue - All downloads in one unified interface
• Progress Tracking - Real-time speeds, ETAs, and completion status
• Native macOS Design - Follows Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines
• Sidebar Navigation - Filter by download type and status
• Search & Sort - Find downloads quickly
• Drag & Drop - Add downloads by dropping URLs or files

Advanced Features

• Auto-Update Engine - yt-dlp stays current automatically
• Headless Operation - CLI interface for automation
• Batch Operations - Start/pause/remove multiple downloads

Technology Stack

• Swift 6.0+ - Modern concurrency and performance
• SwiftUI - Native macOS UI framework
• MVVM Architecture - With Combine for reactive updates
• yt-dlp Engine - Bundled with auto-update system
• BitTorrent Protocol - Custom Swift implementation (Phase 4)
• Requirements: macOS 15.0+ (Sequoia), Apple Silicon optimized

Current Status

✅ Completed (Phase 1)

• Core architecture and project setup
• yt-dlp engine with bundling system
• Universal download manager coordination
• Basic SwiftUI interface
• Headless testing infrastructure

🚧 In Progress (Phase 2)

• Trial system implementation
• Real-time progress parsing
• Advanced video features
• UI polish and refinement

📋 Planned (Phase 3-4)

• Complete BitTorrent implementation
• Direct download engine
• Advanced features and optimizations
• App Store distribution

Perfect For

• Content Creators: Download from any platform for editing
• Developers: Linux distros, open source projects, documentation
• Students: Educational content from multiple sources
• Privacy-Conscious Users: Open source transparency
• Power Users: One app for all download needs

Get Magneto

• Official Build ($49) - Ready in 5 minutes with auto-updates and support
• Build from Source - Free but requires 2-3 hour setup process

The project is actively developed with regular updates and community contributions welcome.