Wget

Wget is a free, open-source command-line utility for downloading files from the web using HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols. It supports recursive downloads, bandwidth limiting, and resuming interrupted transfers, making it ideal for mirroring websites or automating file retrieval tasks. It is widely used in Unix-like systems, including Linux and macOS, and is available for Windows as well.

Also known as: GNU Wget, wget, wget2, web get, wget.exe

Why learn Wget?

Developers should learn Wget for automating downloads in scripts, such as fetching dependencies, backing up web content, or testing APIs from the command line. It is particularly useful in DevOps and system administration for tasks like downloading software packages, mirroring websites for offline use, or integrating with cron jobs for scheduled data retrieval.

Learning Resources

• docs: GNU Wget Manual
• tutorial: Wget Tutorial for Beginners
• tutorial: Wget Command in Linux with Examples
• tutorial: Downloading Files with Wget - FreeCodeCamp