# AMule

AMule is a free peer-to-peer file sharing utility that works with the eDonkey network and the Kad network, offering similar features to eMule and adding others such as GeoIP (country flags). It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/905/amule

## Description

aMule is a free peer-to-peer file sharing utility that works with the eDonkey network and the Kad network, offering similar features to eMule and adding others such as GeoIP (country flags).

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Mac, Windows, Linux.

## Desktop and other devices

Mac, Windows, Linux.

## Health score

73/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 84 (last commit 119 days ago)
- Popular: 63 (1,347 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 65 (4 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/ngosang/amule
- Official website: https://www.amule.org/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/amule-01q146t1bmj0x5?q=amule
- GitHub: https://github.com/amule-project/amule
- desktop: https://github.com/amule-project/amule/releases/latest
- Documentation: http://wiki.amule.org/

## Common questions

### Why does aMule use a lot of CPU when it starts?

It hashes every new or modified file in the shared directories at startup.

### Where are downloads stored by default?

They are placed in the hidden ~/.aMule/Temp directory. On macOS they are in ~/Library/Application Support/aMule/Incoming, and on Windows in the aMule folder.

### Can I set up a web server for aMule?

The wiki includes a HOWTO for setting up aMule's web server, aMuleWeb.

### Can I move my setup from eMule to aMule?

The wiki includes a HOWTO for migrating from eMule to aMule.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/905/amule), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.