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Package request: JDownloader 2

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Description

About: JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows automatic download of groups of files from one-click hosting sites, YouTube, Vimeo etc.

Repository: https://jdownloader.org/download/index

License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Why? You could download files (video, audio, pictures) from almost every website

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing Void-packages' package-building guidance and the JDownloader 2 download page linked in the issue. Determine the current upstream source and packaging requirements, including its Java runtime and GPLv3 license. Done means JDownloader 2 is represented as a buildable Void package with its upstream metadata preserved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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