New simplified version

Full Changelog: New-Installer-Theme...V3

Release v1.0.2 - Browser Extension Integration

🌐 What's New

Chromium Browser Extension

We've added seamless browser integration! The extension automatically intercepts downloads and sends them to CDM for faster, more reliable downloads.

Key Features:

• ✅ Automatic download interception
• ✅ User confirmation before starting downloads
• ✅ Smart pre-filling of download info
• ✅ Works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and more
• ✅ Context menu support for manual downloads

✨ Highlights

Seamless Browser Integration

• Downloads from your browser automatically open in CDM
• Review and confirm downloads before they start
• No more browser download dialogs - everything goes through CDM

User Control

• Confirmation Required: All downloads require your approval
• Pre-filled Info: URL, filename, and size automatically detected
• Edit Before Download: Review and modify download details before starting

Native Messaging

• Secure communication between browser and CDM
• Automatically launches CDM if not running
• Hidden background process (no CMD windows)

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install the Extension:

   • Load from extension/ folder in developer mode
   • Or wait for Chrome Web Store release

2. Install Native Messaging Host:

   cd extension
   .\install-native-messaging.ps1

3. Start Downloading:

   • Download files normally in your browser
   • CDM will open with the download ready for confirmation
   • Click "Start Download" to begin

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Native messaging host with proper stdio handling
• Hidden window execution (no visible CMD windows)
• File-based communication for reliability
• Automatic CDM path detection
• Improved error handling and connection status

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed CMD window appearing when launching CDM
• Fixed native messaging connection timeouts
• Fixed download info not being passed correctly
• Improved error messages and troubleshooting

📦 Extension Package

Package the extension for Chrome Web Store:

cd extension
.\package-extension.ps1

📋 Full Changelog

See RELEASE_NOTES.md for complete details.

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Download: Extension files included in repository. See Extension README for installation instructions.

cozy-download-manager-extension-v1.0.0.zip

New Installer Theme

Full Changelog: Base-Version...New-Installer-Theme

Release v1.0.1 - Themed Installer

🎨 What's New

Themed Windows Installer

We've completely redesigned the Windows installer to match your app's beautiful dark theme! The installer now features:

• Custom Dark Theme - Matches the app's indigo/purple color scheme
• Custom Graphics - Professional header images and welcome/finish page graphics
• Improved UX - Better text visibility and polished interface
• Multi-Page Wizard - Full installation experience with customizable options

✨ Features

• Custom installer graphics (header, welcome, finish pages)
• Dark theme matching app design
• Custom welcome and finish page text
• Proper icon support (ICO format)
• Installation directory selection
• Desktop and Start Menu shortcut options
• License display during installation

🔧 Technical Changes

• Fixed NSIS installer configuration conflicts
• Resolved icon format issues (PNG to ICO conversion)
• Fixed bitmap path resolution
• Improved installer script compatibility
• Added icon conversion utilities
• Enhanced build documentation

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed installer build errors
• Fixed finish page text color visibility
• Resolved code signing tool extraction errors
• Fixed duplicate definition errors in NSIS script

📦 Installation

Build the installer:

npm run build

The installer will be created at:

dist/Cozy Download Manager-1.0.0-Setup.exe

📋 Full Changelog

See RELEASE_NOTES.md for complete details.

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Download: Cozy Download Manager-1.0.0-Setup.exe

COZY DOWNLOAD MANAGER

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Cozmorry/CDM/commits/Base-Version

Release Notes

[1.0.0] - 2024-12-27

🎉 Initial Release

The first stable release of Cozy Download Manager - a professional-grade download manager built with Electron.

✨ Features

Core Functionality

• Multi-Segment Downloads: Automatically splits large files into multiple segments (up to 16) for maximum speed
• High-Performance Engine: Optimized JavaScript download engine using Node.js native HTTP/HTTPS modules
• Intelligent Queue Management: Priority-based queue system with configurable concurrent downloads
• Download Persistence: Automatic state saving and resume capability after app restart
• Download History: Complete history tracking of all completed downloads

User Interface

• Modern, Minimal Design: Clean and professional UI with indigo/purple accent theme
• Drag & Drop Support: Drag URLs directly into the application or paste with Ctrl+V
• Clipboard Auto-Detection: Automatically detects and fills URLs from clipboard
• Two-Step Download Process: Review and edit filename and download path before starting
• Real-Time Progress: Live progress bars with download speed and ETA
• Tabbed Interface: Separate views for Active/Queue, Completed, and History
• Compact Window: Opens in a mini window by default, similar to professional download managers

Advanced Features

• Duplicate Detection: Prevents duplicate downloads with skip/replace options
• Auto-Switch to Completed: Automatically switches to completed tab when all downloads finish
• Settings Persistence: Remembers download path and preferences
• File Management: Open files or show in folder directly from the app
• Priority System: High, Normal, and Low priority levels with queue manipulation
• Bandwidth Control: Configurable bandwidth limiting
• Smart Retry Logic: Automatic retry with configurable attempts and delays

🎨 UI/UX Improvements

• Modern color scheme with indigo/purple gradients
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Enhanced hover effects and visual feedback
• Professional icon integration (React Icons)
• Responsive modal dialogs with scrollable content
• Improved typography and spacing
• Custom scrollbars and visual polish

🔧 Technical Details

• Built with Electron 28.0.0
• Node.js 24.12.0
• React Icons for professional iconography
• Event-driven architecture for optimal performance
• Efficient memory management with streaming file writes
• Robust error handling and recovery

📦 Installation

npm install
npm start

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed IPC serialization errors for download data
• Fixed duplicate download detection
• Fixed modal overflow issues
• Fixed drag-drop zone visibility
• Fixed URL truncation in download items
• Fixed SSL certificate handling for testing

📝 Documentation

• Comprehensive README with badges and screenshots section
• MIT License included
• Setup and usage instructions
• Technical documentation

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with Electron and Node.js. Inspired by professional download managers like Free Download Manager (FDM) and Internet Download Manager (IDM).

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Full Changelog: See README.md for complete feature list and documentation.