diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/download.html b/layouts/shortcodes/download.html
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+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/download.html
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+{{ $file:= .Get "file" }}
+{{ if not (resources.Get $file) }}
+  {{ errorf "Error: 'file' is a required parameter." }}
+{{ end }}
+
+	{{- with .Get "message" -}}
+		<p>{{- . -}}</p>
+	{{- end -}}
+
+	{{- with resources.Get $file -}}
+		<a class="button" href="{{ .RelPermalink }}" download>Download {{ path.Ext $file }}</a>
+	{{- end -}}