Download Baidu Netdisk Files Without the Client Using Tampermonkey

Preface

Anyone who has used Baidu Netdisk knows its powerful storage, but the service forces users to download the desktop client to retrieve files, which wastes time and consumes limited disk space.

This article shows how to download large files without installing the client by using a Tampermonkey script.

1. Frustrating Download Policy

The author needed a hacker tool from Baidu Netdisk but could not install the client due to limited storage. Instead, a browser userscript (commonly called Tampermonkey) was discovered as a workaround.

2. Tampermonkey Script

Tampermonkey is a popular userscript manager for Chromium‑based browsers (e.g., 360 Browser). It cannot run on IE.

3. Installing Tampermonkey

Open the extension management page in the browser, click the plus button, and search for “tampermonkey”. Install the extension.

4. Choosing a Script Repository

After installing Tampermonkey, you need a specific script. Popular repositories are GreasyFork and OpenUserJS. The author chose GreasyFork for its layout.

5. Installing the Additional Script

Search for the script named “Netdisk Assistant” on GreasyFork, select the latest version, and install it.

In Tampermonkey’s dashboard you can see the installed scripts.

6. Downloading the File

Save the desired file to Baidu Netdisk, generate a share link, click the link, and the script will present a direct download URL. Choose a local path and start the download.

7. Conclusion

Tampermonkey hosts many useful scripts; the “Netdisk Assistant” script is just one example that enables direct downloads without the Baidu client.