ncftp ☆

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Description:
FTP client with an advanced user interface

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: ftp file-transfer cli networking utility

Install: brew install ncftp

About:
Ncftp is a robust command-line FTP client designed as a superior replacement for the standard ftp program. It offers advanced features like command-line editing, command history, and automatic reconnection. Its main value proposition is providing a more user-friendly and efficient interface for complex file transfer tasks without requiring a GUI.

Key Features:

Enhanced command-line interface with editing and history
Automatic reconnection and resuming of interrupted transfers
Bookmark system for quick access to frequently used servers
Supports recursive directory transfers

Use Cases:

Automating FTP uploads and downloads in shell scripts
Managing files on remote servers with an interactive, user-friendly client
Transferring large files or directories reliably over unreliable connections

Alternatives:

lftp – lftp is more feature-rich and supports additional protocols like SFTP and HTTP, but Ncftp is simpler and more focused on core FTP usability.
curl – curl is a versatile data transfer tool supporting many protocols, but Ncftp provides a more interactive and dedicated FTP experience.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 5:08pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	0fe4f320