How to Install and Use X-uGet for Batch Downloads

How to Install and Use X-uGet for Batch Downloads

What is X-uGet?

X-uGet is a graphical front-end for the uGet download manager that adds advanced batch-download features, improved integration with browsers, and a friendlier interface for managing multiple simultaneous downloads.

System requirements

• Linux, Windows, or macOS (community builds may vary)
• Python and GTK libraries on some platforms (packaged installers include dependencies)
• uGet backend installed (X-uGet is a frontend)

Step 1 — Install uGet and X-uGet

• Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):
  1. Open a terminal.
  2. Install uGet:

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     sudo apt update sudo apt install uget 

  3. Install X-uGet (if available in your distro) or use the project PPA/release:

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     sudo add-apt-repository ppa:plushuang-tw/uget-stable sudo apt update sudo apt install x-uget 

• Windows:
  1. Download the latest uGet/X-uGet installer from the project’s releases page.
  2. Run the installer and follow prompts. Ensure browser integration checkbox is selected if offered.
• macOS:
  1. Use Homebrew (if a formula exists) or download a packaged build:

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     brew install –cask uget 

  2. Install X-uGet if a macOS build is provided by the project.

If your distribution lacks X-uGet packages, download the source release and follow the project’s build instructions.

Step 2 — Configure X-uGet

1. Launch X-uGet from your applications menu.
2. Open Preferences (usually via Edit → Preferences).
3. Set download directory, concurrent download limits, and connection settings:
   • Save directory: where files are stored
   • Max concurrent downloads: 3–6 recommended
   • Max connections per download: 4–8 (beware server limits)
4. Enable browser integration:
   • Install the browser extension or helper app provided by uGet/X-uGet.
   • Follow the extension instructions to connect the browser to the uGet daemon.

Step 3 — Create a batch download job

1. Prepare a plain-text file with one download URL per line (e.g., downloads.txt).
2. In X-uGet, click the “+” (Add) button and choose “Batch Add” or look for “Import URLs”.
3. Select your downloads.txt file or paste the URLs into the batch dialog.
4. Configure per-job options if needed (rename, download folder, category, retries).
5. Click “Start” or “Add to queue” to begin.

Step 4 — Advanced batch features

• Categories: Group downloads by type (videos, documents) and assign per-category settings (max connections, speed limits).
• Scheduling: Set start times to run large batches during off-