FICHA · AUR

download-guardian

User-level lightweight service that watches ~/Downloads and prompts to scan new files/folders with Download Guardian (powered by ClamAV)

  • background-service
  • DAEMON
  • NOTIFICATION
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · May 31, 2026 description in en

Description

New files in the Downloads folder can be checked with ClamAV before the user opens them. It is useful for people who frequently download installers, archives, documents, or shared files and want an extra safety prompt.

The service runs in the user session and watches personal files in ~/Downloads. It does not replace careful browsing habits or full system security, and scan results depend on the local ClamAV database being updated.

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