We all know what download managers are and, of course, we all have our own favorites. Even if we were to “stray away” from the ones we like, we don’t have to go too far until we find good alternatives, that’s how many apps of this type there are out there.
gopeed is one such download, and it’s clearly not the best possible app of its type. That said, it’s definitely not bad, either.
gopeed (short for Go Speed) is a high-speed download manager that’s free, open-source, and works on pretty much all major platforms you can think of, including Linux, macOS, Windows, as well as Android and iOS.
Probably the most interesting aspect of gopeed is the fact that it’s created using Golang and Flutter. Flutter is used for the fron end, while the app’s backend uses Golang.
Both elements are connected through a Http protocol (with the addition that unix socket is used on Unix systems, while tcp is the default protocol for Windows).
The fact that it’s made using Flutter and Golang means that the both the GUI and the app itself are quick and very responsive (even though it might give off Electron vibes, the app is not made using it).
gopeed supports a plethora of download protocols including HTTP/HTTPS, BitTorrent, Magnet, Seed, DHT, PEX, uTP, Webtorrent, and Upnp.
The app also offers a dark mode, and some very useful advanced download features. The app also features support for Open HTTP API (RESTFul API) and JavaScript-based extensions (useful for those who want to enhance the capabilities of the app).
If you’re bored of your current download manager, or you are not particularly picky about apps in general, then gopeed might be a good fit for you.
