Does this skill support SSH keys for authentication?

Yes, it automatically checks your SSH agent, default key paths, and ~/.ssh/config for existing credentials to ensure a seamless connection.

What happens if the remote host uses a non-standard port?

The skill intelligently parses your SSH config file and can also handle custom port specifications provided in the remote path.

Can I resume a download if my connection drops?

Absolutely. The skill utilizes rsync's partial transfer features and wget's continue flag to pick up right where the download left off.

Will it extract files like .tar.gz or .zip automatically?

After a successful download, the skill detects if the file is an archive and asks if you would like to extract it into the current directory.

Does it handle recursive directory downloads?

Yes, when using SSH or rsync, it can download entire folder structures while preserving original file permissions and timestamps.

Remote File Fetcher

Name: Remote File Fetcher
Author: yanmxa

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the downloading and extraction of files and directories from remote servers via SSH, SCP, rsync, or HTTP.

About

Remote File Fetcher is an intelligent utility designed to streamline the process of transferring data from remote machines to your local environment. It features automatic protocol detection, switching seamlessly between SSH/SCP, rsync, and HTTP/HTTPS depending on the source provided. Beyond simple downloads, the skill manages complex tasks such as resuming interrupted transfers, displaying real-time progress bars, handling SSH authentication via agents or config files, and automatically extracting archives like .tar.gz or .zip files upon arrival, making it an essential tool for developers managing remote infrastructure.

Key Features

Post-download archive extraction and integrity verification
Seamless SSH authentication using agents, config files, or custom keys
Automatic protocol detection for SSH, SCP, rsync, and HTTP/HTTPS
Recursive directory syncing with permission preservation via rsync
Smart resume capability for interrupted large file transfers
9 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Syncing large media asset directories from a remote staging server
Downloading production logs or database backups for local debugging and analysis
Fetching and automatically unzipping software packages from web URLs

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Key Features

Post-download archive extraction and integrity verification
Seamless SSH authentication using agents, config files, or custom keys
Automatic protocol detection for SSH, SCP, rsync, and HTTP/HTTPS
Recursive directory syncing with permission preservation via rsync
Smart resume capability for interrupted large file transfers
9 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Syncing large media asset directories from a remote staging server
Downloading production logs or database backups for local debugging and analysis
Fetching and automatically unzipping software packages from web URLs