Zen Downloads

Restore order to your downloads. Automatically route files into folders with flexible rules. 100% Private & Open Source.

🌊 BRING SERENITY TO YOUR DIGITAL WORKSPACE. Tired of a cluttered Downloads folder? Zen Downloads (formerly Download Router) is a privacy-first extension that automatically organizes your files the moment you save them. No more manual sorting, no more mess—just a clean, organized drive. ✨ WHY ZEN DOWNLOADS? 🧘 Chaos to Order: Define rules once, and let Zen Downloads handle the rest. Your files land exactly where they belong, keeping your mind and your desktop clear. 🔒 100% Private & Secure: Your data is yours alone. Zen Downloads operates entirely within your browser. No data collection, no external servers. 🎨 Minimalist Dark UI: A redesigned, eye-friendly interface that makes managing complex rules feel simple and intuitive. 🚀 KEY FEATURES • Intelligent Routing Engine: Sort files based on filetype, source URL, filename, or domain. • Dynamic Folder Creation: Use template variables to automatically create date-based folder structures. • Open Source Transparency: Built for developers and power users who value trust. Verify the code yourself on GitHub. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Set a rule (e.g., "If file type is PDF, move to Documents/PDFs"). 2. Download a file. 3. Zen Downloads automatically routes it to the correct folder. 📂 AVAILABLE VARIABLES Create dynamic folder structures using these placeholders in your paths: [ Date & Time ] • {yyyy} : Current year (e.g., 2026) • {mm} : Current month (e.g., 01) • {dd} : Current day (e.g., 26) • {hh} : Current hour (e.g., 14) • {min} : Current minute (e.g., 30) • {ss} : Current second (e.g., 45) • {yyyy-mm-dd} : Full date (e.g., 2026-01-26) [ File Information ] • {file} : Full filename with extension • {basename} : Filename without extension • {ext} : File extension (e.g., pdf, jpg) [ URL Parts ] • {host} : Domain name (e.g., example.com) • {protocol} : Protocol (e.g., http, https) • {port} : Port number (if specified) • {path} : Full URL path • {path[0]} : First path segment • {path[1]} : Second path segment • {query.key} : Query parameter value (e.g., {query.id}) • {hash} : URL hash/fragment [ Referrer Information ] • {referrer.host} : Referrer domain • {referrer.query.key} : Referrer query parameter Example Path: {host}/{yyyy-mm-dd}/{file} Reclaim your focus. Download Zen Downloads today.