Local API
I built a Python backend that queues downloads and exposes a local API.
macOS and Windows desktop app
Peak Download Manager
A desktop queue for files, media and torrents.
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RoleDesigner, Developer
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Chrome
TypemacOS and Windows desktop app
The overview
I built a desktop download manager for macOS and Windows with a companion Chrome extension. I connected media, file and torrent downloads to one queue and added progress views for each job.
How it was made
- 01
Queue jobs
I built a Python local API that queues media, file and torrent downloads.
- 02
Share interface
I made one HTML and JavaScript interface serve both desktop apps and the browser extension.
- 03
Build shells
I connected a native Swift macOS shell and a Windows shell with installer support.
- 04
Handle formats
I integrated yt-dlp and FFmpeg for media, aria2 for files and libtorrent for torrents.
Key features
Shared interface
I made an HTML and JavaScript interface for desktop apps and the browser extension.
Desktop apps
I built a native Swift macOS shell and a Windows shell with installer support.
Browser actions
I added video controls, context-menu actions and magnet-link handling to the Chrome extension.
A closer look
Every screen
Tools & stack
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