rapel: A Go-based chunked HTTP downloader with resume support for unstable networks
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Summary
A technical README/documentation for 'rapel', a Go-based command-line tool for chunked HTTP downloads with resume support, designed for unstable networks. It supports custom chunk sizes, concurrent downloads, and proxy usage.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledChunked HTTP downloader with resume support.
A modern, cross-platform implementation with improved state management and progress tracking.
Download a file with default settings (100MB chunks, 1 concurrent job)
Download with custom chunk size and multiple concurrent downloads
Download through a proxy
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