Persepolis: Ultimate Open Source Download Manager
Discover Persepolis, the powerful Python-based download manager for Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD. Featuring 64-segment downloads, YouTube integration via yt-dlp, scheduling, queuing, and a sleek Qt6 GUI. With 7.3k GitHub stars and regular updates (latest v5.2.0), this free GPL-3.0 tool rivals commercial downloaders. Perfect for power users needing multi-platform reliability and video downloading capabilities.
Persepolis: The Ultimate Open Source Download Manager for Modern Users
In a world dominated by proprietary software, Persepolis stands out as a beacon of free, open-source excellence. This Python-powered download manager delivers commercial-grade features with complete cross-platform support for GNU/Linux, BSD, macOS, and Windows.
🚀 Key Features That Set Persepolis Apart
- 64-Segment Downloading: Maximize your bandwidth with up to 64 simultaneous connections per file
- YouTube & Video Integration: Powered by yt-dlp, download from YouTube and 1000+ sites
- Smart Scheduling: Pause/resume, queue, and time your downloads automatically
- Modern Qt6 GUI: Sleek PySide6 interface with native look & feel on all platforms
- Queue Management: Organize downloads with drag-and-drop priority control
📊 Impressive Community Stats
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 7.3k+ |
| Contributors | 51 |
| Commits | 1,612+ |
| Releases | 23+ |
| Forks | 702 |
Latest Release: v5.2.0 (July 2025) - Actively maintained!
🎯 Why Choose Persepolis Over Commercial Alternatives?
- 100% Free & Open Source (GPL-3.0 license)
- Privacy-First: No tracking, no ads, no telemetry
- Cross-Platform Perfection: Native support across all major OS
- Battle-Tested: Powers millions of downloads worldwide
- Extensible: Browser integration and plugin ecosystem
🛠️ Quick Installation Guide
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install persepolis
# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S persepolis
# macOS (Homebrew)
brew install --cask persepolis
# Windows: Download from GitHub Releases
Full installation docs: Persepolis Wiki
💻 Screenshots Across Platforms
🎉 Credits to the Dream Team
- Alireza Amirsamimi: Lead developer & manager
- Mohammadreza Abdollahzadeh: BSD/Arch support
- Mostafa Asadi: Ubuntu/Debian/Windows
- And 48+ more contributors!
📦 Tech Stack
- Python 3 + PySide6/Qt6
- yt-dlp for video downloads
- Meson build system
- Requests for robust HTTP handling
Ready to supercharge your downloading? Clone the repo, install, and experience the future of open-source download management. Persepolis doesn't just download files – it redefines what's possible with FOSS.
⭐ Star the project on GitHub and join 7.3k+ developers already using Persepolis daily!