Downloads

Stealth Browse includes a full-featured download manager with malware scanning and file organization.

Features

Download Manager

Track all downloads with progress, pause/resume, and file management.

Malware Scanning

Automatic scanning of downloaded files for threats.

Custom Filenames

Rename downloads before saving.

History

View all past downloads with status and file info.

Downloading Files

When you tap a download link:

1
Detection

Stealth Browse detects the file type and size.

2
Confirmation

A prompt shows file details and lets you rename.

3
Download

File downloads with progress indicator.

4
Scan

File is scanned for malware (if enabled).

Download Manager

Access the download manager from the browser menu or Settings → Downloads:

Active Downloads

View progress, pause, resume, or cancel ongoing downloads.

Completed Downloads

List of finished downloads with file info and status.

File Actions

Open, share, delete, or view file details.

Clear History

Remove download history entries.

Download Information

For each download, the manager tracks:

Field Description
File NameName of the downloaded file
URLSource URL of the download
MIME TypeFile type (e.g., application/pdf)
SizeTotal file size
Downloaded SizeBytes downloaded (for progress)
StatusPending, Downloading, Complete, Failed
DateWhen the download started

Malware Scanning

When enabled, downloaded files are scanned for malware:

  • Signature-based detection for known threats
  • Scan results shown in notification (if enabled)
  • Option to quarantine or delete infected files
  • Scan settings configurable in Security settings

Plugin Access

Plugins with the downloads permission can:

// Get all downloads
const downloads = StealthBrowse.downloads.getAll();

// Start a download
StealthBrowse.downloads.start('https://example.com/file.zip', 'custom-name.zip');

Settings

Setting Location Description
Scan DownloadsSecurityEnable/disable malware scanning
Show Scan PopupsSecurityShow notification after scans