Synology Download Station

Manage your Synology Download Station tasks directly from Raycast. This extension provides a seamless interface to view, manage, and create download tasks on your Synology NAS without leaving Raycast.

Features

📋 List Tasks

• View all your Download Station tasks in a clean, organized list
• Filter tasks by status (All, Downloading, Finished, Paused, Waiting, Error)
• Real-time progress indicators with download speeds and ETAs
• Auto-refresh active downloads every 5 seconds
• Contextual actions: Pause, Resume, Delete tasks
• Copy task titles and download URLs to clipboard

➕ Add New Task

• Create download tasks from various URL formats
• Support for HTTP/HTTPS URLs, FTP URLs, and magnet links
• Built-in URL validation with helpful error messages
• Optional destination folder specification
• Form-based interface with proper validation

Setup

Prerequisites

• Synology NAS with Download Station package installed
• NAS accessible via network (local or remote with proper port forwarding)
• Valid Synology account with Download Station permissions

Configuration

1. Install the Extension: Add the Synology Download Station extension to Raycast

2. Configure Preferences: When you first run the extension, you'll be prompted to set up:

   • NAS URL: Your Synology NAS URL with port (e.g., https://your-nas.example.com:5001)

     • Use https:// for secure connections (recommended)
     • Include the port number (typically 5000 for HTTP, 5001 for HTTPS)
     • For local access: https://192.168.1.100:5001
     • For remote access: https://your-nas.example.com:5001

   • Username: Your Synology account username

   • Password: Your Synology account password

3. Test Connection: Run the "List Tasks" command to verify the connection works

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failed

• Verify your NAS URL is correct and includes the port
• Check that Download Station is installed and running
• Ensure your network allows access to the specified port
• Try accessing the NAS web interface directly in a browser

Authentication Errors

• Verify your username and password are correct
• Ensure your account has permissions to use Download Station
• Check if 2-factor authentication is enabled (currently not supported)

Tasks Not Updating

• The extension auto-refreshes active downloads every 5 seconds
• Use Cmd+R in the task list to manually refresh
• Check your network connection stability

URL Validation Errors

• Ensure URLs are complete and properly formatted
• For magnet links, verify they start with magnet:?xt=urn:
• Some URLs may require authentication or cookies (not supported)

Security Notes

• Credentials: Your NAS credentials are stored securely in Raycast's encrypted storage
• Sessions: The extension uses session-based authentication and handles re-authentication automatically
• HTTPS: Always use HTTPS for remote access to protect your credentials
• No Data Collection: This extension does not collect or transmit any personal data
• Local Storage: All data is stored locally on your device using Raycast's secure storage
• Direct Connection: The extension connects directly to your NAS without any intermediary servers