# Harbor (open-source downloader and converter)

> Harbor is a free, open-source downloader and converter for macOS. Beautiful native macOS download manager for direct links, magnets, and torrents. It has 614 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at thsnkhn/harbor.

A beautiful, fully native macOS download manager built for real Mac workflows. Free, local-first, privacy-friendly, and designed to feel like a proper Mac app from day one. No accounts. No sign-in. No hosted backend. No subscription mechanics.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/thsnkhn/harbor |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 614 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://thsnkhn.github.io/harbor/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Downloaders & converters |
| Latest release | v1.8.1 (Sep 26, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 29, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/thsnkhn/harbor/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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