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Parallel Command: Download Files Simultaneously

Use for download files simultaneously with Parallel. Exact CLI syntax to download files simultaneously using Parallel.

When to use this: Use for download files simultaneously with Parallel.

Command Syntax

parallel -j 4 --bar --eta curl -sO {} :::: <path/to/links.txt>

Command Breakdown

-j
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--bar
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--eta
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-sO
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to download files simultaneously using Parallel.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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