cadaver

A command-line WebDAV client for Unix with an interface similar to FTP.

FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line
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About cadaver

cadaver is a command-line client for WebDAV servers. It uploads and downloads files, shows files on screen, moves and copies resources, creates and deletes collections, and supports locking. Recent releases added resumable downloads, a head command, conditional PUT when editing, and rewritten remote tab completion.

It is free software under the GNU GPL, maintained by Joe Orton on GitHub, with release 0.28 published in September 2025. It suits people who want to manage files on a WebDAV server from a terminal.

Strengths

  • FTP-like commands for WebDAV servers
  • Supports locking and namespace operations
  • Remote tab completion and wildcard expansion
  • Actively maintained with regular releases

Limitations

  • Command line only
  • Unix-focused, with no Windows build mentioned

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source under the GNU GPL.
License
GPL
Developer
Joe Orton
Platforms
Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Terminal users who manage files on WebDAV servers
Last verified
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Provenance
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