Can I fetch data from a private API?

Yes, the skill supports custom HTTP headers, allowing you to pass Bearer tokens or other authorization credentials to access protected endpoints.

Can I download multiple files at once?

While the skill processes commands sequentially, it provides the logic needed to iterate through URLs and save them to specific local paths efficiently.

How does the skill handle slow or unstable connections?

It includes specific flags for setting timeouts and the number of retries, ensuring that the AI can manage network latency gracefully.

Does this skill support HTTPS?

Yes, it fully supports secure URLs and provides an option to bypass certificate checks for self-signed development environments if necessary.

How do I read a webpage without downloading a file?

The skill uses the `wget -qO-` command to stream content directly to the terminal, allowing Claude to read and process the text without creating local files.

Wget URL Reader

Name: Wget URL Reader
Author: beshkenadze

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Fetches and downloads content from any URL using the powerful wget command-line utility.

About

The Wget URL Reader skill empowers Claude to interact with the web directly through the command line, enabling it to read webpage content, download remote files, and fetch JSON API responses. By providing standardized patterns for wget commands, this skill ensures robust data retrieval with support for custom headers, timeouts, and error handling, making it an essential tool for any automated workflow involving remote data access and file management.

Key Features

Fetch webpage content directly to stdout for immediate processing
Manage authentication and SSL certificate validation for secure transfers
Download remote files with customizable filenames and local storage paths
0 GitHub stars
Configure advanced request settings including timeouts and retries
Retrieve structured JSON data from APIs with custom HTTP headers

Use Cases

Testing and fetching responses from REST API endpoints during development
Reading documentation pages to provide context for coding tasks
Downloading datasets or configuration files directly into a project workspace

About

Key Features

Fetch webpage content directly to stdout for immediate processing
Manage authentication and SSL certificate validation for secure transfers
Download remote files with customizable filenames and local storage paths
0 GitHub stars
Configure advanced request settings including timeouts and retries
Retrieve structured JSON data from APIs with custom HTTP headers

Use Cases

Testing and fetching responses from REST API endpoints during development
Reading documentation pages to provide context for coding tasks
Downloading datasets or configuration files directly into a project workspace