Module dist.fetch
This module is responsible for downloading contents using URIs. It should handle at least HTTP and FILE URIs as well as system paths transparently. 2DO: support for more protocols if demanded. Two functions are provided. Notice that http requests are cached. download - To download dists. get - To directly obtain manifests.
Functions
| download (src, dest) | Fetch file from URI into destination. |
| get (src) | Directly get file contents from URI using luasocket. |
Functions
- download (src, dest)
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Fetch file from URI into destination.
Parameters
- src: string: URI to fetch file from. Accepts paths too.
- dest: string: Destination dir, if not provided temporary dir will be used.
Return value:
path, log: Path the file was downloaded and the resulting log message. - get (src)
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Directly get file contents from URI using luasocket.
Parameters
- src: string: URI to fetch file from. Accepts paths too.
Return value:
text, log: Contents of the URL file or nil and log message.