iDRAC JNLP Fixer

A tiny utility for legacy infrastructure

Make legacy iDRAC JNLP downloads usable again.

iDRAC JNLP Fixer catches the filename that old Dell PowerEdge consoles generate and changes it to the name your JNLP association expects.

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downloads / local decision
Detected
viewer.jnlp(192.0.2.10@0@server,+PowerEdge+R710...)
Saved as
viewer.jnlp
  • ChromiumChrome, Edge and Brave
  • Manifest V3Small service worker
  • Local by defaultNo download telemetry
  • €2.99 lifetimeOne-time purchase

The one problem it solves

Some legacy consoles append session data to the filename.

The JNLP content may be fine, but a filename such as viewer.jnlp(...) can stop an existing JNLP association from recognizing it. The extension changes the filename during the download and leaves the file contents alone.

Before

viewer.jnlp(192.0.2.10@0@server,+PowerEdge+R710...)

After

viewer.jnlp
Read the iDRAC JNLP fix guide

How it works

Three small decisions. No extra infrastructure.

01

Watch the proposed filename

The browser tells the extension the filename, source URL and referrer while a download is being prepared.

02

Match a narrow pattern

Only legacy viewer.jnlp(...) and jviewer.jnlp(...) shapes are eligible. Normal PDFs, ZIPs and other downloads are left alone.

03

Suggest a safe filename

The browser saves the result as viewer.jnlp or jviewer.jnlp, using its normal duplicate-file handling.

Private by design

It fixes a filename, not your whole server.

  • Runs locally in the browser with no developer backend.
  • Does not inspect downloaded file contents or browsing history.
  • Does not launch Java, change TLS, bypass certificates or alter Java security.
  • Optional host filtering helps keep the matching scope narrow.
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Extension popup showing a legacy viewer JNLP filename and its corrected filename
The extension's small popup shows the filename-only correction. The example uses synthetic data.

Scope boundary

JNLP runtime problems remain separate.

This product does not include a remote console, Java launcher, certificate workaround or server-management features. You still need a compatible Java/OpenWebStart setup and a reachable legacy iDRAC environment.

Frequently asked

What to expect before you install.

Which browsers are supported?

The extension targets Chromium browsers. The primary QA matrix covers Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Brave, with Windows as the primary QA platform and macOS used for development.

Does it solve every iDRAC problem?

No. It only fixes the download filename. TLS, certificates, Java versions, OpenWebStart associations and the legacy console itself are outside the product's scope.

Will it modify ordinary downloads?

The matching rules are deliberately conservative. A normal filename such as report.pdf is ignored, and an existing target file is never overwritten by the extension.

Do I need a subscription?

No. The planned license is a one-time €2.99 lifetime purchase handled by Lemon Squeezy. The Live checkout link will be enabled after store verification.

Need help?

Ask a focused question about a filename or host rule.

Support can help separate a rename problem from a Java/OpenWebStart problem. Please do not send passwords, private keys or complete license keys.

Email idracjnlpfixer@proton.meTroubleshooting