Install Common Tools (curl, wget, zip, git)

Ubuntu: Install Common Tools (curl, wget, zip, git)

Common tools like curl, wget, zip/unzip, and git are essential for everyday server management and development. This guide explains how to install these utilities on Ubuntu servers.

Step 1: Update Package Lists

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install curl

sudo apt install curl -y

curl is used to transfer data from or to a server using various protocols.

Step 3: Install wget

sudo apt install wget -y

wget is used to download files from the web via HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.

Step 4: Install zip/unzip

sudo apt install zip unzip -y

zip compresses files, while unzip extracts them.

Step 5: Install git

sudo apt install git -y

git is a distributed version control system used for software development.

Step 6: Verify Installations

curl --version

wget --version

zip --version

git --version

Best Practices

• Keep tools updated for security and performance
• Use curl and wget for testing APIs and downloading files
• Use zip/unzip for packaging and transferring files
• Configure git with your username and email before committing

Note: HostPalace servers come optimized for development and hosting, and these tools are essential for daily operations.