Wcurl: a curl wrapper to download files
Samuel Henrique introduces "wcurl," a wrapper for curl simplifying file downloads via the terminal. It offers default settings for common use cases, aiming to ease file downloads without complex curl parameters. Available in Debian unstable since July 2, 2024, with plans for wider distribution.
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The blog post by Samuel Henrique introduces "wcurl," a wrapper for the curl command designed to simplify file downloads via the terminal. The wcurl script provides default settings for common use cases, such as encoding URLs, downloading multiple files in parallel, following redirects, and automatically naming output files. It aims to streamline the process of downloading files without the need to remember complex curl parameters. The post highlights the availability of wcurl in Debian unstable since July 2, 2024, with plans for inclusion in Debian testing and backports. The script is included in the Debian curl package starting from version 8.8.0-2. Samuel discusses the motivation behind wcurl, addressing the common struggle of users in remembering curl parameters for file downloads. The post also touches on the idealization of a new executable like wcurl to complement curl's functionality. Samuel emphasizes the importance of feedback and acknowledges contributors who helped refine the tool. The post concludes with information on providing feedback, naming considerations, and acknowledgments for support received during the development of wcurl.
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9 comments alias wcurl="curl -# -O $1"
Personally I never had any problems using curl to download files, nor remembering tar arguments.
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