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24 alternativesGhgrab
ghgrab browses and downloads files from GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, Gitea, and Forgejo without logging in.
About Ghgrab
Ghgrab is a terminal tool for browsing repositories and downloading selected files or folders from GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, Gitea, Forgejo, and compatible self-hosted instances without a full git clone and without logging in. It includes fuzzy search for navigating folders, preview of source and text files, batch selection, and flags to control the download location.
Repository browsing and file or folder downloads support the listed forges, while home-screen repository search, release asset downloads, and GitHub LFS resolution are GitHub-only. It can be installed via npm, Cargo, pipx, Nix, or Arch AUR.
Key features
- Browse repositories and download selected files or folders without full clone
- Fuzzy search to navigate repository folders
- Preview source code and text files in the interface
- Select multiple files and folders for batch download
- Download GitHub release assets filtered by OS and architecture
- Resolve GitHub LFS files during download
Best for: Terminal users who need specific files or folders from repositories on supported forges without cloning.
Good for
- Works with GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, Gitea, Forgejo and compatible self-hosted instances
- Downloads only selected files or folders instead of full repository clone
- Available via npm, Cargo, pipx, Nix and Arch AUR
Watch out for
- Home-screen repository search works with GitHub only
- Release asset downloads work with GitHub only
- LFS resolution works with GitHub only
Ghgrab at a glance
- Website
- github.com/abhixdd/ghgrab
- Category
- Development › Git & Code Hosting
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Ghgrab FAQ
Which sites can I browse and download from?
Repository browsing and file or folder downloads support GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, Gitea, Forgejo, and compatible self-hosted instances. Home-screen repository search, release downloads, and LFS resolution are GitHub-only.
How do I start browsing a repository?
Run ghgrab to open the interface, run ghgrab with a repository URL, or type a keyword on the home screen to search GitHub repositories.
How do I download a GitHub release asset?
Use ghgrab rel user/repo with options such as --tag, --asset-regex, --extract, and --out to select a tag, match an asset, extract archives, and set the output directory.
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