CachyOS Install Free Download Manager on CachyOS
FDM is a powerful modern download accelerator and organizer.
From the official CachyOS repo. Install with pacman, no AUR helper needed.
Reviewed Nov 2, 2026 · independent guide
How do I install Free Download Manager on CachyOS?
Run this in a terminal, then open Free Download Manager from your app menu:
sudo pacman -S freedownloadmanagerfreedownloadmanager is in the cachyos repo, the CachyOS project's own package repository, so pacman installs it directly with no AUR helper and no build script. The package is signed with the CachyOS repository key, and pacman checks the signature before it installs.
What should I do after installing Free Download Manager?
- Open Free Download Manager from your app menu.
- Or run fdm in a terminal.
- Run pacman -Qi freedownloadmanager to see the installed version and the optional dependencies.
How do I update or remove Free Download Manager?
Update:
sudo pacman -SyuRemove:
sudo pacman -Rns freedownloadmanagerWhat is Free Download Manager?
FDM is a powerful modern download accelerator and organizer.
Package description: FDM is a powerful modern download accelerator and organizer.
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Free Download Manager on CachyOS: questions
Is Free Download Manager in the official CachyOS repo?
Yes. The freedownloadmanager package is in the cachyos repo, version 6.34.4.6974-1, built 2026-08-20. Install it with sudo pacman -S freedownloadmanager.
Do I need an AUR helper for Free Download Manager?
No. It comes from the cachyos repo, so plain pacman installs and updates it, and sudo pacman -Syu keeps it current.
What is the Free Download Manager command?
fdm. The package is called freedownloadmanager.