What problem does it solve?
Quickly and reliably save remote files to the local filesystem without manually opening a browser or copying bytes; this removes friction when collecting images, documents, or other binary assets from the web for local processing or archiving.
Core Features & Use Cases
- HTTP/HTTPS Downloads: Fetch any file accessible over HTTP or HTTPS with streaming to handle large files efficiently.
- Automatic Filename Extraction: Derives a sensible filename from the URL when no save path is provided.
- CLI Integration & JSON Output: Command-line script accepts a URL and optional save path and returns a JSON response with success or error details.
- Use Case: Save remote reports, images, or binaries into a project folder for batch processing or backup tasks.
Quick Start
Run the downloader script with the file URL and optional local path to save the file and receive a JSON response containing the saved file path.