fetch-from-live

To fetch files from a live production server via SCP, you can use a project-aware script that downloads files while preserving local relative paths. It securely retrieves production assets using pre-configured SSH keys for encrypted transfer.

SCP file download resolves the correct live server automatically by deriving the host from the current working directory name. It uses this directory name as the project key to map your local environment to the specific Statik live server.

Yes, you need SSH keys configured to download production assets from Statik servers. The secure transfer mechanism requires your SSH keys to be set up in the ~/.ssh/config directory to authenticate and establish the encrypted SCP connection.

Yes, you can download an entire directory from a live server and keep the same path. The selective download feature retrieves specific files or directories from the Statik project server while preserving their local relative paths for straightforward syncing.

The best way to sync local config files with production assets is using a project-aware SCP fetch tool. It retrieves specific files from live Statik servers and preserves the local relative paths, enabling straightforward synchronization of production assets.