Aether Download Manager

A modern, high-performance download manager built with Nuxt 3 and Tauri 2
Fast, lightweight, and powerful download management for all your needs

The future of download management

Overview

Aether Download Manager is a modern desktop application that combines the power of Rust's performance with the elegance of Vue.js to deliver the ultimate download management experience. Built as a spiritual successor to Motrix, Aether leverages cutting-edge technologies to provide faster, more reliable downloads with a beautiful, intuitive interface.

Key Features

🚀 High-Performance Downloads

• Multi-protocol Support: HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet Links
• Parallel Downloads: Multiple connections per file for maximum speed
• Smart Resuming: Intelligent pause/resume with corruption detection
• Queue Management: Advanced download scheduling and prioritization

🎯 Modern Architecture

• Tauri 2 Backend: Rust-powered for memory safety and performance
• Nuxt 3 Frontend: Modern Vue.js with server-side rendering capabilities
• TypeScript: Full type safety across the entire application
• Lightweight: 70% smaller than Electron-based alternatives

🔧 Advanced Features

• Aria2 Integration: Proven download engine with extensive protocol support
• Bandwidth Control: Global and per-download speed limiting
• Proxy Support: HTTP/SOCKS proxy with authentication
• Browser Integration: Seamless integration with popular browsers
• File Verification: Automatic integrity checking and validation

🎨 Beautiful Interface

• Modern UI: Clean, responsive design with dark/light theme support
• Real-time Updates: Live progress tracking and speed monitoring
• Customizable: Flexible layout and appearance options
• Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support

Technology Stack

• Backend: Tauri 2 (Rust)
• Frontend: Nuxt 3 (Vue.js 3)
• UI Library: NuxtUI v3
• Styling: TailwindCSS v4
• Language: TypeScript
• Download Engine: Aria2
• State Management: Pinia
• Build Tool: Bun

Installation

Prerequisites

Before running Aether, ensure you have:

• Rust installed
• Bun package manager
• Platform-specific dependencies (Tauri Prerequisites)

Quick Start

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/masrurimz/aether-download-manager.git
cd aether-download-manager

# Install dependencies
bun install

# Start development server
bun run tauri:dev

Building for Production

# Build for your platform
bun run tauri:build

# Debug build (with console access)
bun run tauri:build:debug

Development

Project Structure

aether-download-manager/
├── app/                    # Nuxt 3 frontend
│   ├── components/         # Vue components
│   ├── pages/             # Application routes
│   ├── composables/       # Vue composables
│   └── assets/            # Static assets
├── src-tauri/             # Tauri backend
│   ├── src/               # Rust source code
│   ├── capabilities/      # Tauri permissions
│   └── icons/             # Application icons
└── docs/                  # Project documentation

Available Scripts

# Development
bun run dev              # Start Nuxt dev server
bun run tauri:dev        # Start Tauri development

# Building
bun run generate         # Generate static files
bun run tauri:build      # Build production app
bun run tauri:build:debug # Build with debug info

# Code Quality
bun run lint             # Run ESLint
bun run lint --fix       # Fix linting issues

Architecture

Aether is built on a modern, modular architecture:

Frontend (Nuxt 3)

• Vue 3 Composition API: Modern reactive framework
• Auto-imports: Automatic importing of Tauri APIs
• SSG: Static site generation for optimal performance
• Component Library: Consistent UI components

Backend (Tauri 2)

• Rust Core: Memory-safe, high-performance backend
• Sidecar Process: Managed Aria2 download engine
• IPC: Secure communication between frontend and backend
• Native Integration: System tray, notifications, file associations

Download Engine (Aria2)

• Multi-protocol: Support for various download protocols
• JSON-RPC: Clean API for download management
• Cross-platform: Consistent behavior across all platforms
• Highly Configurable: Fine-tuned for optimal performance

Migration from Motrix

Aether represents a complete architectural modernization while maintaining feature parity with Motrix:

• Performance: 50-70% reduction in memory usage and bundle size
• Reliability: Rust's memory safety eliminates entire classes of bugs
• Maintainability: Modern TypeScript and Vue 3 codebase
• Future-proof: Built on actively maintained, cutting-edge technologies

See Migration Documentation for detailed migration guides.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

Development Workflow

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

Roadmap

• v1.0: Core download functionality with Motrix feature parity
• v1.1: Browser extensions and integrations
• v1.2: Advanced scheduling and automation
• v1.3: Cloud sync and cross-device management
• v2.0: Plugin system and extensibility

Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions
• Documentation: Project Wiki

License

MIT License © 2024-PRESENT masrurimz

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