{"id":"linuxserver-pyload","name":"pyload","af_score":24.0,"security_score":38.5,"reliability_score":31.2,"what_it_does":"pyload is a self-hosted file downloading tool (a download manager) that typically supports adding download sources (e.g., URLs), handling downloads, and managing them with a web interface/CLI—often used to automate and schedule downloads.","best_when":"You want a self-hosted download manager on a machine where you can control inbound access and manage storage/network policies.","avoid_when":"You cannot control or restrict access to its web interface/management endpoints, or you need a fully documented programmatic API for agent usage.","last_evaluated":"2026-03-30T13:53:28.021179+00:00","has_mcp":false,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["Web UI login (implementation may vary)","Session-based auth if web interface is enabled"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["Likely requires running a service (process management, ports, storage) rather than calling a simple API endpoint","Authentication/authorization details and error semantics are not available from the prompt, so agent integration may require manual testing","Download manager actions may be non-idempotent (e.g., 'add download' can create duplicates) unless guarded at the integration layer"],"error_quality":0.0}