HarborDrop v1.3.0 for Mac
HarborDrop by Vesslo is a native macOS download manager—an IDM-style alternative for Mac—with multi-segment acceleration, resume support, and browser integration for faster, organized downloads.
Version 1.3.0 is the current 1.x release line. Use the in-app updater for build-specific notes; feature scope below matches Vesslo’s official documentation.
What HarborDrop does
Speed & reliability:
- Multi-segment downloads — parallel connections on servers that support range requests
- Stable resume and clear progress/status for large files
- HLS / m3u8 workflows for permitted, non-DRM streaming sources
Browser integration:
- Companion extensions for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers
- Detect media and page links; send downloads to the Mac app via Native Messaging
- Optional download interception, right-click capture, and batch “all links” picking
Organization & automation:
- Auto-categorization with domain and filename rules
- Site Grabber — batch-collect links from a site to a chosen depth
- Scheduled downloads (per official docs scope)
- Post-download actions — Finder reveal, rename scripts, AppleScript, Shell, or JavaScript
Version 1.3.0
HarborDrop 1.3.0 continues the mature download-manager workflow: segmented transfers, stream capture, browser handoff, rules, and automation. Pair the desktop app with the current browser extension for the best capture experience.
Requirements & licensing
- Version: 1.3.0
- Platform: macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later; Apple Silicon and Intel
- Browser: HarborDrop extension required for in-browser capture (desktop app is paid)
- License: one-time purchase (~$19.99); 14-day trial; no subscription
- Privacy: extension traffic stays local between browser and the HarborDrop app
Official: HarborDrop · Documentation · Pricing
If you’re having installation issues, please check the FAQ section—you may need to disable SIP.
P.S.: I also recommend Neat Download Manager, a free app. You can download version 1.3 here or from the official website.