Best Practices for Using Python Wget: How to Efficiently Download Files?

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Yo, for large files, I always use `--background` to run downloads in the background. Also, `--no-check-certificate` is great for skipping SSL checks if you’re in a hurry.

For retries, `--retry-on-host-error` is a lifesaver. It retries on host errors, which is super handy.

For speeding things up, maybe try `pycurl`? It’s not python wget, but it’s super fast for multiple downloads.
Hey, for large files, I’d suggest using `--mirror` to mirror entire directories. Also, `--convert-links` is great for fixing links in downloaded files.

For retries, `--retry-on-404` is super useful. It retries on 404 errors, which is handy.

For threading, yeah, it’s clunky. Maybe try `trio`? It’s a bit niche but works wonders for async downloads.



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