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github-actions[bot] edited this page Jun 26, 2026
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Tako is a manga downloader built directly into Chrome's Side Panel. Here's how it compares to other tools.
Most manga downloaders are desktop apps or self-hosted servers. Tako keeps the entire workflow inside Chrome — chapter selection, queue, retry, and export — without leaving your reading tab.
| Tool | Type | Installation | Site support | Output formats | Queue / retry | Browser-native | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tako | Chrome extension (MV3) | Chrome Web Store or GitHub | 5 sites and growing | CBZ, ZIP, images | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ MIT |
| HakuNeko | Desktop app | App installer | Various | Various | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ MIT |
| Tachidesk / Suwayomi | Self-hosted server | Server + client | Various via extensions | Various | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| mangadex-downloader (CLI) | Python CLI | pip install | MangaDex | CBZ, EPUB, PDF, raw | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| AllaliAdil Manga Downloader | Chrome extension (MV2) | Deprecated | Various | PDF, ZIP | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yui007 MangaDex Extension | Chrome extension | GitHub | MangaDex only | Multiple | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Try Tako by installing it from the Chrome Web Store.