file-downloader

• Update May 4th: only the third method works now.

GitHub Download Proxy

Download large files through GitHub's infrastructure. Perfect for bypassing download restrictions or unreliable connections.

Available Methods

Method 1: GitHub Artifacts (Temporary)

• Workflow: fetch-artifact.yml
• Max size: 2GB per file
• Retention: 1-90 days
• Best for: One-time downloads

Method 2: GitHub Releases (Permanent)

• Workflow: fetch-release.yml
• Max size: Unlimited
• Retention: Forever
• Best for: Files you need to keep or share

Method 3: GitHub Repository (Permanent)

• Workflow: fetch-release.yml
• Max size: Unlimited
• Retention: Forever
• Best for: Files you need to keep or share

Quick Start

Method 1: Download as Artifact (Temporary)

1. Go to Actions → "Fetch File as Artifact"
2. Click "Run workflow"
3. Enter:
   • URL: The file download link
   • Filename: Desired name (e.g., hadoop-3.3.6.tar.gz)
4. Click "Run workflow"
5. After completion, scroll down to Artifacts section
6. Click filename to download

Method 2: Download as Release (Permanent)

1. Go to Actions → "Fetch File as Release"
2. Click "Run workflow"
3. Enter:
   • URL: The file download link
   • Tag: Version tag (e.g., hadoop-3.3.6)
   • Filename: Desired name (e.g., hadoop-3.3.6.tar.gz)
4. Click "Run workflow"
5. Go to Releases (right sidebar) to download

Method 3: Download as a repository file (Permanent)

1. Go to Actions → "Fetch and Store Files with LFS "
2. Click "Run workflow"
3. Enter:
   • URL: The file download link
   • Tag: Version tag (e.g., hadoop-3.3.6)
   • Filename: Desired name (e.g., hadoop-3.3.6.tar.gz)
4. Click "Run workflow"
5. Go to Code and the repository files to download

Example Usage

URL: https://archive.apache.org/dist/hadoop/common/hadoop-3.3.6/hadoop-3.3.6.tar.gz
Filename: hadoop-3.3.6.tar.gz
Tag: hadoop-3.3.6

Troubleshooting

"Artifacts not showing"

• Workflow must complete successfully (green checkmark)
• Scroll to very bottom of workflow run page
• Check if retention period expired

"Workflow failed"

• Verify URL is accessible
• Check for file size limits
• Increase timeout in workflow file

"Permission denied"

• Go to Settings → Actions → General
• Enable "Read and write permissions"
• Rerun the workflow

Workflow Files

.github/workflows/
├── fetch-artifact.yml    # Method 1: Temporary artifact download
└── fetch-release.yml     # Method 2: Permanent release download
└── fetch-repo.yml        # Method 3: Permanent to files 

Privacy

Files are stored in your GitHub repository. Use private repos if downloading sensitive content.

License

MIT - Use at your own risk. Respect copyright laws.

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