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Ghost Downloader for Mac

Cross-platform multithreaded download manager

Quick answer: Ghost Downloader is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask ghost-downloader. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Ghost Downloader is

Ghost Downloader is a networking tool for macOS: cross-platform multithreaded download manager.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://gd.xychr.com/.

How to install Ghost Downloader

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask ghost-downloader.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Ghost Downloader on Mac?

Run brew install --cask ghost-downloader in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Ghost Downloader open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (XiaoYouChR/Ghost-Downloader-3), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Ghost Downloader run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Ghost Downloader?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5392 in this catalogue.

What version of Ghost Downloader is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.4.5.