Zen Downloads

About

🌊 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.