---
name: "ftp_geturl"
section: "3tcl"
platform: "linux"
package: "tcllib"
version: "2.0+dfsg-4"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ftp_geturl"
---

# ftp\_geturl(3tcl)

Uri handler for ftp urls

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## NAME

ftp::geturl - Uri handler for ftp urls

## SYNOPSIS

package require **Tcl 8.5 9**

package require **ftp::geturl ?0.2.3?**

**::ftp::geturl** *url*

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## 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.

When proposing code changes, please provide *unified diffs*, i.e the output of **diff -u**.

Note further that *attachments* are strongly preferred over inlined patches. Attachments can be made by going to the **Edit** form of the ticket immediately after its creation, and then using the left-most button in the secondary navigation bar.

## SEE ALSO

ftpd, mime, pop3, smtp

## KEYWORDS

ftp, internet, net, rfc 959

## CATEGORY

Networking