pget ☆

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Description:
File download client

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: cli downloader networking utility

Install: brew install pget

About:
pget is a high-performance file download client designed for speed and efficiency. It leverages concurrent connections to maximize bandwidth utilization, making it ideal for downloading large files quickly. The tool provides a simple command-line interface for straightforward file retrieval.

Key Features:

Concurrent downloads for speed
Simple CLI interface
Resumable downloads
Progress indicator

Use Cases:

Downloading large datasets or archives
Mirroring remote directories
Scripting automated file retrieval

Alternatives:

wget – Standard GNU tool, widely available but single-threaded by default
curl – Versatile data transfer tool, often used for downloads but focused on protocol support

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2025 4:31pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	478219ce
Sep 16, 2025 1:32pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	8e7f7f75