gdrive-downloader ☆

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Description:
Download a gdrive folder or file easily, shell ftw

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: google-drive downloader shell-script cli utility

Install: brew install gdrive-downloader

About:
GdriveDownloader is a lightweight shell script that simplifies downloading files and folders from Google Drive without requiring API credentials. It uses wget or curl to fetch content directly, making it ideal for quick command-line operations. The tool bypasses complex authentication flows, offering a straightforward way to grab public or shared Drive links.

Key Features:

No API keys or authentication required
Supports both files and entire folders
Lightweight shell script with minimal dependencies
Works with wget or curl for broad compatibility

Use Cases:

Downloading shared resources from Google Drive in automated scripts
Quickly grabbing large files without browser interactions
Integrating Drive downloads into CI/CD pipelines or server setups

Alternatives:

gdown – Python-based tool requiring API setup; more complex but handles private files
wget – Native tool but needs direct URLs; doesn't handle Drive's redirect pages

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