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diff --git a/docs/cmdline-opts/list-only.d b/docs/cmdline-opts/list-only.d new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4c56304a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cmdline-opts/list-only.d @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +Long: list-only +Short: l +Protocols: FTP POP3 +Help: List only mode +Added: 7.21.5 +--- +(FTP) +When listing an FTP directory, this switch forces a name-only view. This is +especially useful if the user wants to machine-parse the contents of an FTP +directory since the normal directory view doesn't use a standard look or +format. When used like this, the option causes a NLST command to be sent to +the server instead of LIST. + +Note: Some FTP servers list only files in their response to NLST; they do not +include sub-directories and symbolic links. + +(POP3) +When retrieving a specific email from POP3, this switch forces a LIST command +to be performed instead of RETR. This is particularly useful if the user wants +to see if a specific message id exists on the server and what size it is. + +Note: When combined with --request, this option can be used to send an UIDL +command instead, so the user may use the email's unique identifier rather than +it's message id to make the request. |