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KGet
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Fast and reliable file downloads from the command line and gui for Mac/Linux/Windows
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KelpsGet is a modern, lightweight download manager written in Rust for fast and reliable file downloads from the command line and native app for windows, linux and mac.
KGet 1.6.0 is here! The most significant update yet for the Rust-powered download manager.
What's New
🧲 Native BitTorrent Client
- Download magnet links directly - no external apps needed!
- Built with
librqbitfor pure Rust performance - DHT peer discovery, parallel piece downloading
- Works in both CLI and GUI
🎨 Redesigned GUI
- Dark theme with modern aesthetics
- Multi-download tracking with real-time progress
- Turbo mode indicator (⚡ 4x connections)
- Smart filename truncation
- Shimmer animations on progress bars
🍎 Native macOS App
- SwiftUI-based app with deep macOS integration
- URL scheme handlers (
kget://,magnet:) - Drag-and-drop
.torrentfile support - Menu bar integration
- Native notifications
⚡ Performance
- Parallel connections
- Auto-optimization based on file type
- Resume interrupted downloads
- SHA-256 integrity verification for ISOs
Quick Start
# Install via Cargo
cargo install kget --features "gui,torrent-native"
# Download a torrent
kget "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..."
# Launch GUI
kget --gui
Links
- GitHub: https://github.com/davimf721/kget
- Documentation: See README.md
- License: MIT
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