Video downloads
Format selection and metadata via yt-dlp (supported sites depend on your bundled yt-dlp version).
Desktop Downloader
FireFetch
Fast, resilient downloads with a real queue UI. Powered by yt-dlp, aria2c, and ffmpeg.
Open source
Free to modify
Queue UI
Pause / resume
Storage
Local-first
Powered by
yt-dlp
aria2c
ffmpeg
Everything you need for serious downloading
FireFetch combines a clean desktop experience with proven tooling under the hood. Build a queue, pick formats, retry when networks are flaky, and keep your state between sessions.
Direct downloads
Robust file downloading via aria2c for non-video URLs.
Queue UI
Pause/resume, retries, reordering, and persistence so work continues smoothly.
Torrent & magnet
Bring torrents and magnet links into the same queue-driven flow.
Optional cookies
Upload cookies for sites that require login. Stored locally and only used if you enable them.
Dependency Manager
Check/update bundled tools to keep downloads working as sites evolve.
How it works
- Add links (video, direct file, or magnet/torrent).
- Choose options (formats/quality where applicable).
- Run the queue with pause/resume and retries.
- Pick up later with local state persistence.
DRM note: FireFetch does not bypass DRM-protected content.
Local-first storage
FireFetch stores data relative to the app’s base directory.
- settings.jsonSettings
- downloads-state.jsonQueue state
- downloads/Download output
- cookies/Only if you upload cookies
- dep/Bundled tools
No app login: Cookies are only for site authentication when needed.
Download FireFetch
Get the donationware build on Itch.io, or browse the full source on GitHub.