I have been using the Glypdl Companion extension alongside its native Linux desktop application, and it has drastically improved my downloading workflow. It integrates seamlessly across a wide variety of Linux distributions and package management ecosystems, running flawlessly whether you install the desktop app via AppImage, Flatpak, DEB, RPM, or directly on Arch Linux.

The Smart Media Sniffer is incredibly accurate, instantly catching HTML5, HLS, DASH, YouTube, and Instagram streams without slowing down the browser. Thanks to the native messaging integration, download jobs are passed directly to the GTK4/libadwaita desktop client with zero friction. It is truly a universal, privacy-focused, and lightweight downloader that every Linux user should have in their toolkit. Highly recommended