Downloads binary data from a URL and saves it to a local file.

WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL:

• Use when you need to download files, images, or other binary data from URLs
• Helpful for downloading assets, documents, or any file type
• Useful for saving remote content locally for processing or storage

HOW TO USE:

• Provide the URL to download from
• Specify the local file path where the content should be saved
• Optionally set a timeout for the request

FEATURES:

• Downloads any file type (binary or text)
• Automatically creates parent directories if they don't exist
• Handles large files efficiently with streaming
• Sets reasonable timeouts to prevent hanging
• Validates input parameters before making requests

LIMITATIONS:

• Maximum file size is 100MB
• Only supports HTTP and HTTPS protocols
• Cannot handle authentication or cookies
• Some websites may block automated requests
• Will overwrite existing files without warning

TIPS:

• Use absolute paths or paths relative to the working directory
• Set appropriate timeouts for large files or slow connections