Glypdl-companion by Suresh
Detects video and audio media streams from web pages and sends download requests directly to the Glypdl desktop application.
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About this extension
Glypdl Companion is a lightweight, privacy-focused browser extension for the Glypdl native Linux desktop download manager.
Note: Requires the free and open-source Glypdl desktop application installed on Linux.
- Smart Media Sniffer: Automatically detects video and audio streams (HTML5, HLS, DASH, YouTube, and Instagram).
- Direct Desktop Integration: Transfers download jobs directly to the Glypdl GTK4/libadwaita desktop application via native messaging.
- One-Click Downloads: Download videos and audio streams with custom quality selection.
- Cookie-Aware Downloads: Authenticate private or member-only media securely using your active session.
- Zero Telemetry: No tracking, no third-party servers, and zero data collection. All communication is strictly local between Firefox and your Glypdl desktop app.
Note: Requires the free and open-source Glypdl desktop application installed on Linux.
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Exchange messages with programs other than Firefox
- Display notifications to you
- Access your data for all websites
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for all websites
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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- Version
- 1.1.0
- Size
- 59.83 KB
- Last updated
- 7 days ago (Sep 4, 2026)
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