Merlin
Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files

Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files

All downloads overwrite existing files instead of adding ' (1)', ' (2)', etc. Includes fix to remember folders.

What is Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files?
"Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files" is an Edge add-on designed to enable downloads to overwrite existing files. This assists in eliminating repetitive filenames caused by automatic appending of '(1)', '(2)', etc. added by the system. It aids in maintaining a neat and uncluttered download folder. It should be noted that the add-on does not compare file contents or modification time before overwriting; only filenames.
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Rating: 5.00 (11)
Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2020-04-28)
Creation date: 2020-04-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
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Size: 40.65K
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All downloads act to overwrite existing filenames instead of automatically adding ' (1)', ' (2)', etc.

See following video for a quick demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oStlGAqTFeM

See source code here: https://github.com/zach-adams/downloads-overwrite-already-existing-files Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/downloads-overwrite-alrea/lddjgfpjnifpeondafidennlcfagekbp

I am not responsible for lost/overwritten data. This does not compare the contents of files or the file modification time before overwriting, it only compares filenames.

User reviews
No more regretting itchy mouse fingers
by Duane, 2021-09-08
Almost makes MS Edge behave more like "other" browsers
by Fox, 2021-06-06
Does exactly as it says. Allows you to overwrite existing files instead of having (1), (2), (3), etc added to the end of the file name.
by Llethander, 2020-10-30
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Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

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Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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