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🚀 Introducing PyWarp New Version 1.2.0 – A Cross-Platform Cloudflare WARP Manager

Eric — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:02:15 +0000

Are you using Cloudflare WARP for better privacy, speed, and security?

Managing it through the command line can be a hassle… That’s why I built PyWarp 🎉

🔹 What is PyWarp?

PyWarp is a free & open-source desktop app (Windows, Linux, macOS) that makes it simple to manage Cloudflare WARP with a clean, modern GUI built on PySide6 (Qt).

🔹 Key Features:

✅ in Version 1.2.0 we have portable ability for windows only with auto download if warp is not installed on system
✅ Shows your current IP & location
✅ Works with both installed and portable WARP binaries
✅ Auto-detects status and updates UI instantly
✅ Built-in update checker for both PyWarp and WARP versions
✅ Quick switch between protocols Wireguard - Masque
✅ Save Custom endpoint and reset or change it
✅ Watch warp network info in real time
✅ 100% free and open-source

🔹 Why PyWarp?

Instead of remembering commands like warp-cli connect, PyWarp gives you a simple, intuitive interface. Perfect for anyone who wants WARP benefits without digging into the terminal.

🔹 Get Started

👉 Download the latest release here:

GitHub – PyWarp Releases

🔹 Contribute / Feedback

This project is open-source! Feedback, issues, and contributions are always welcome 🙌

💡 If you use Cloudflare WARP, give PyWarp a try and let me know what you think!

Your feedback will help make it even better.

PIDM v1.2.0 – A Powerful Open-Source Download Manager Just Got Better!

Eric — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:29:46 +0000

After months of development, I’m excited to announce PIDM (Python Internet Download Manager) v1.2.0 — a free, open-source, cross-platform download manager built with PySide6 and yt-dlp.

This new release is packed with features, optimizations, and fixes that make downloading videos, streams, and files easier than ever.

💡 What is PIDM?

PIDM is a GUI-based download manager designed to handle:

Regular file downloads (fast & reliable)
Video & stream downloads via yt-dlp
Quality selection for videos before downloading
Resume support for interrupted downloads

It’s open-source, lightweight, and built to give you full control over your downloads — without ads, bloat, or limitations.

✨ What’s New in v1.2.0?

This release focuses heavily on stream download support, usability improvements, and code optimizations.

🔹 Major New Features

Stream Download Support – Integrated with yt-dlp for grabbing videos from hundreds of sites.
Stream Quality Selection – Choose the resolution before downloading.
FFmpeg Integration – Bundled for automatic audio/video processing.
Updated Chrome Extension – Now supports sending streams directly to PIDM.
Donate Section – Support the development and future features of PIDM.

🌍 Language & UI Updates

Improved Persian translations.
Updated About PIDM section with more accurate information.

🐛 Bug Fixes

Fixed all known issues with stream downloads.
Fixed leftover .resume files after completed downloads.
Improved metadata fetching and stream detection.

🛠 Code Optimizations

Removed unused and duplicate code.
Cleaned and refactored classes & functions for better maintainability.

🖥 How to Get It

From Github: ⬇ PIDM v1.2.0
From sourceforge: ⬇ PIDM v1.2.0

⚠ Important Extension Note

Older versions of the PIDM Chrome Extension will not work with this update.

The installer includes the updated extension.
You can also download it manually here.

⚠ SmartScreen Warning

Because this installer is not yet code-signed, Windows may show a "Windows protected your PC" message.

Click More info → Run anyway to proceed — this is normal for new open-source apps.

📌 Why You’ll Love PIDM

Free & Open Source – No ads, trackers, or paywalls.
Streamlined UI – Clean design for both casual and power users.
All-in-One – One app for regular downloads and video streams.
Cross-Platform Codebase – Built in Python with PySide6 for easy portability.

💬 Try it out and tell me what you think!

Your feedback helps me improve PIDM and shape future features.

You can contribute, suggest ideas, or report bugs directly on GitHub:

🔗 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/saeedmasoudie/PIDM
🔗 My website: saeedmasoudie.ir

⭐ If you like PIDM, give it a star on GitHub and share it with friends who need a better way to manage their downloads!

PIDM - python internet download manager

Eric — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:01:25 +0000

Smart, Open, and Built for Power Users
PIDM is a fast, intelligent, and modern open-source download manager built with Python. Designed to be lightweight yet feature-rich, PIDM helps you take complete control of your downloads — whether you're grabbing one file or managing hundreds in queues.

No ads. No tracking. Just performance.

🔑 Key Features
🕒 Schedule Downloads
Set precise times to start downloads — perfect for off-peak hours or managing bandwidth.

🧠 Smart Download Worker
With error recovery, retry logic, and resume support, PIDM keeps downloads running smoothly — even under unreliable conditions.

🧩 Browser Extension Integration
Seamlessly grab links via our Chrome extension. Firefox and more browsers are coming soon.

🚥 Speed Limiter
Control your download speed to prevent network overload or allow multitasking.

💾 Download Cache System
Prevent duplicate downloads and ensure better recovery and resume capabilities with intelligent caching.

🌍 Multi-Language Support
Currently supports English and Persian — with more languages coming.

📂 Flexible Queues & Prioritization
Organize downloads into queues and control order, status, or redownload actions on errors or missing files.

🛠️ Metadata Awareness
Centralized fetching and parsing of headers, cookies, referrers, and more — to ensure compatibility with protected downloads.

🔐 Local Database with Smart Upgrades
Download history is saved in a robust SQLite database — optimized and preserved during updates.

⚙️ Built for Windows (macOS/Linux coming)
Built with Nuitka for speed and native feel, PIDM also supports automatic startup and custom shortcut creation.

🛡️ Transparency First
PIDM is open-source, with no telemetry or unwanted background services.

📎 Perfect for Power Users
Whether you're a casual downloader or managing bulk file transfers, PIDM gives you full control, with features like:

Redownload support
Resume on failure
Live table updates
Manual control over extensions
Clean UI with translation support

Start downloading smarter — try PIDM today.

Github - source

PIDM — Python Internet Download Manager

Eric — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:41:29 +0000