How to Get Started with AriaNg

Sep 29, 2024 | Programming

AriaNg is a modern web frontend for aria2 that makes downloading files easier and more enjoyable. This guide will walk you through the installation, features, and troubleshooting options to ensure a smooth experience using AriaNg.

Introduction

AriaNg serves as a user-friendly interface to the aria2 download manager, which can streamline your downloading tasks. It’s crafted from pure HTML and JavaScript, eliminating the need for compilers or runtime environments. By simply deploying AriaNg on your web server, you can access its intuitive interface from any device.

Features

  • Pure HTML and JavaScript, no runtime required
  • Responsive design for both desktop and mobile devices
  • User-friendly interface including:
    • Sorting and searching tasks
    • Task retry and adjustment with drag-and-drop
    • Detailed task information such as health percentage
    • Filtering files by type or extension
    • Multi-directory task tree view
    • Download/upload speed charts
    • Full support for aria2 settings
  • Dark theme
  • URL command line API support
  • Download finished notifications
  • Multi-language support
  • Multi aria2 RPC host support
  • Exporting and importing settings capability
  • Efficient bandwidth usage

Installation

To begin using AriaNg, you have three installation options:

  • Standard Version: Best for web server deployment with on-demand loading.
  • All-in-One Version: Ideal for local use. Download and open a single HTML file in your browser.
  • AriaNg Native: Suitable for local use without needing a browser.

Prebuilt Releases

Building from Source

If you prefer building from source, ensure you have Node.js, NPM, and Gulp installed. Follow these commands:


# For the Standard Version
$ npm install
$ gulp clean build

# For the All-In-One Version
$ npm install
$ gulp clean build-bundle

The builds will be placed in the dist directory.

Usage Notes

Keep in mind that the Standard Version loads language resources asynchronously. To avoid issues, do not open index.html directly from the local file system. Use either the All-in-One Version or deploy AriaNg in a web container. Alternatively, you can download AriaNg Native which does not require a browser.

Translating

Contributions for translations are welcome! All translation files are located in src/langs. To add a new language, modify the relevant configuration and create a new file based on the sample provided.

Documentation

Demo

Take a look at the live demo at AriaNg Live Demo.

Third Party Extensions

Explore various third-party applications based on AriaNg that offer enhanced functionality across different scenarios and devices. Visit the Third Party Extensions page for further details.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues while using AriaNg, here are some troubleshooting ideas:

  • Ensure your web server is properly configured.
  • Check console logs for any errors and resolve them.
  • Verify that all required dependencies are installed if building from source.
  • Make sure you are using the correct URLs for your setup.

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Conclusion

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