KelpsGet

A modern, lightweight wget clone written in Rust for fast and reliable file downloads from the command line.

Features

✅ Simple CLI tool for downloading files via HTTP/HTTPS. ✅ Progress bar with real-time speed and ETA tracking. ✅ Custom output names (-O flag to rename downloaded files). ✅ MIME type detection and proper file handling. ✅ Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows).

Installation

Option 1: Install via Cargo

cargo install kelpsget

Option 2: Download Pre-built Binaries

Download the latest binary for your OS from Release

Linux/macOS:

chmod +x kelpsget  # Make executable  
./kelpsget [URL]    # Run directly

Windows:

Run the .exe file directly.

Usage Examples

Basic Download:

kelpsget https://example.com/file.txt

Rename the Output File:

kelpsget -O new_name.txt https://example.com/file.txt

How It Works

1. Progress Bar: Shows download speed, ETA, and bytes transferred.
2. Smart File Naming:

• Uses the filename from the URL (e.g., file.txt from https://example.com/file.txt).
• Defaults to index.html if the URL ends with /.

3. Error Handling: Exits with code 1 on HTTP errors (e.g., 404).

Contributing

Found a bug or want to add a feature? Open an issue or submit a PR!

🚀 Download files effortlessly with Rust's speed and reliability. 🚀