
Note that the file will download to your Terminal’s current folder, so you’ll want to cd to a different folder if you want it stored elsewhere. RELATED: How to Manage Files from the Linux Terminal: 11 Commands You Need to Know The file will download, and you’ll see progress in realtime as it does.

Now head back to the Terminal and type wget followed by the pasted URL.

Copy the URL for a file you’d like to download in your browser. It's recommended to use the alternative xcode-select -install + osascript solution above.Let’s start with something simple. This is insecure and there is no way to verify using a PKI + CA chain of trust that this domain is trustworthy and still owned by Apple. Be aware that the -k / -insecure command line option flag will bypass SSL certificate security checks.

The curl command (if run in verbose -v mode) shows that the https certificate is invalid: * Server certificate:

Please don't abuse/overload their serversĮDIT: (2021-2022) This URL appears to have an invalid SSL certificate. To find updated links for the tools, you can use this command: curl -Ls | plutil -convert json -o - | python -mjson.tool | less Here is a script that will automate the install process for you 1. You can download the XCode 4.x CLTools packages from their official download site via direct links. Tell process "Install Command Line Developer Tools"Ĭlick button "Agree" of window "License Agreement" # Note: Apple broke automated Xcode installer downloads. Here is a script that will automate the install process for you: # Try the AppleScript automation method rather than relying on manual.
