Feb 9, 2011 · Try the following parameter: -nc , --no-clobber : skip downloads that would download to existing files. Sample usage:

Dec 30, 2011 · After downloading, I go back through the command file and check if each download file exists. If the download doesn't exist, I copy the ...

Jan 5, 2016 · Read each line one by one. Test for the existence of each file and print its name if it doesn't exist. Just as the input is passed to the loop ...

Apr 4, 2021 · As an alternative, I would suggest that your script create a temporary directory, and then look for a file name in there. That way, you are ...

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Mar 11, 2010 · I think -n option can be used which means "Do not overwrite an existing file" according to the man page. I see that is in another answer.

Mar 31, 2020 · Try to make a list of files without path. In that way, you can compare two directories. However, filenames should all be different. If you ...

Apr 1, 2024 · So now I have a list of "missing" files. First by manual spot test, then by a simple script, I confirm: yes, they are all present. A few ...