How do I properly configure a wget proxy in /etc/wgetrc? or What's the correct way to set up a wget p

OP reply:
Whoa, thanks for all the tips! Didn’t realize `use_proxy=on` was missing—that fixed it.

Quick Q: Is there a way to test if wget is using the proxy without hitting a live site? Like a dry-run flag?

Also, good call on the env vars—totally forgot about those. Gonna clean up my `/etc/wgetrc` now. Cheers!