How do i list files on ftp remote sorted by last added using cURL?

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For example i need to list files in folder on ftp remote sorted from older to newer

curl ls -ltc -u login:pass ftp://ip:port/path/to/file/

but ls -ltc didnt work. it listing sorted files from A to Z. any ideas guys how to list files using curl and ftp? than you.

Martin Prikryl · Answer 1 · 2023-06-28T15:40:44.513

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Afaik, curl cannot sort the FTP directory listing.

But some FTP servers can sort the listing, usually using a proprietary switch to the LIST FTP command. If your FTP server can do that, you should be able to use -X/--request switch to tell curl what command to use. For example, if your FTP server understands the -t switch (ProFTPD, vsftpd):

curl -X "LIST -t" -u username:pass ftp://example.com/remote/path/

If your FTP server cannot do that, you will have to sort the listing from curl output locally. Something like this:
How to use Linux command Sort to sort the text file according to 4th column, numeric order?

edited Jun 28 '23 at 15:40

answered Jun 28 '23 at 06:17

Martin Prikryl

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thank u. but curl -X "LIST -t" not working. my sever based on windows server 2016 with filezilla server – supernoob Jun 28 '23 at 09:55
FileZilla Server does not support the `-t` nor anything equivalent. See my updated answer. – Martin Prikryl Jun 28 '23 at 15:36

How do i list files on ftp remote sorted by last added using cURL?

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