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ftp::geturl(3tcl) ftp client ftp::geturl(3tcl)
 


NAME

ftp::geturl - Uri handler for ftp urls

SYNOPSIS

package require Tcl 8.2


package require ftp::geturl ?0.2.1?


::ftp::geturl url





 


DESCRIPTION

This package provides a command which wraps around the client side of the
  ftp protocol provided by package ftp to allow the retrieval of
  urls using the ftp schema.

API



  
::ftp::geturl url

  
This command can be used by the generic command ::uri::geturl (See
      package uri) to retrieve the contents of ftp urls. Internally it
      uses the commands of the package ftp to fulfill the request.
    

    The contents of a ftp url are defined as follows:







  
file

  
The contents of the specified file itself.





  
directory

  
A listing of the contents of the directory in key value notation where the
      file name is the key and its attributes the associated value.





  
link

  
The attributes of the link, including the path it refers to.






BUGS, IDEAS, FEEDBACK

This document, and the package it describes, will undoubtedly contain bugs and
  other problems. Please report such in the category ftp of the Tcllib
  Trackers [http://core.tcl.tk/tcllib/reportlist]. Please also report any
  ideas for enhancements you may have for either package and/or documentation.

SEE ALSO

ftpd, mime, pop3, smtp

KEYWORDS

ftp, internet, net, rfc 959

CATEGORY

Networking



  

    0.2.1
    tcllib