New Package Request: aria2
Upstream URL: https://github.com/aria2/aria2
License: GPL-2.0 with OpenSSL exception
Description
aria2 is a lightweight command-line download utility that supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink. It is useful in container images and automation workflows where a small, reliable downloader is needed without pulling in a larger toolchain.
Why add this package to Wolfi?
aria2 would be a useful addition because it provides fast and flexible downloads from multiple protocols in a single binary. It supports parallel and segmented downloads, can resume interrupted transfers, and works well in scripted environments. It is commonly used in CI jobs, container build steps, mirroring workflows, and lightweight runtime images where dependable non-interactive downloading is needed.
It also has features that are not always covered by simpler tools like curl or wget, especially BitTorrent and Metalink support, checksum-aware downloads, and efficient multi-source fetching. This makes it a good fit for users who need more than basic HTTP downloads while still wanting a small command-line utility.
New Package Request: aria2
Upstream URL: https://github.com/aria2/aria2
License: GPL-2.0 with OpenSSL exception
Description
aria2 is a lightweight command-line download utility that supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink. It is useful in container images and automation workflows where a small, reliable downloader is needed without pulling in a larger toolchain.
Why add this package to Wolfi?
aria2 would be a useful addition because it provides fast and flexible downloads from multiple protocols in a single binary. It supports parallel and segmented downloads, can resume interrupted transfers, and works well in scripted environments. It is commonly used in CI jobs, container build steps, mirroring workflows, and lightweight runtime images where dependable non-interactive downloading is needed.
It also has features that are not always covered by simpler tools like curl or wget, especially BitTorrent and Metalink support, checksum-aware downloads, and efficient multi-source fetching. This makes it a good fit for users who need more than basic HTTP downloads while still wanting a small command-line utility.