Nightcap

Nightcap is a Firefox extension that offers an efficient way of tracking downloads. With Nightcap, you can view downloads at the bottom of the main Firefox browser window and receive regular updates on their status. This means you won't need to stop browsing and switch to a separate window to monitor your downloads, making the browsing experience smoother and more convenient.

To use Nightcap, you need to uncheck the "Show Download Manager window when a download begins" preference in the "Downloads" section of the Firefox preferences window. After that, you can install the Nightcap XPI in the usual way and restart Firefox.

Once you have Nightcap installed, a download bar will appear at the bottom of your browser window every time you download a file. The bar shows the name and status of the download, and you can use it to cancel or pause downloads as needed. Essentially, you can use this bar much like you would use a listing in the Download Manager window, but with the added convenience of having it located in the same window as your browsing.

Nightcap is a great option for anyone who wants a faster and easier way of keeping track of their downloads. It offers a simple yet efficient solution that doesn't require you to navigate away from your browsing window. To use Nightcap, you'll need Firefox 1.0 to 1.0.9.