Magento – Is it possible to get a direct link to the TAR package file of the latest release of an extension

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Everytime I need to download a Magento package, I need to do so via the Connect Marketplace and I then have to copy the URL (key) from there. For example, to download the "Log Viewer" extension, I have to go here:

http://www.magentocommerce.com/magento-connect/log-viewer-1.html

after which I have to copy-paste the key http://connect20.magentocommerce.com/community/Rockwells_LogViewer into my Magento Connect Manager.

Is it possible to get a direct HTTP link to the TAR package of an extension.

Best Answer

Freegento provides a service which provides a downloadable archive for Magento Connect extensions: http://freegento.com/ddl-magento-extension.php

Copy and paste the the key Magento Connect Key into the text area and submit the form. It will then provide a link above the text area with which you can download the archive.

Personally, I never use the Magento Downloader (I do not even upload it to the web server). If possible I use Composer, otherwise I use the archive.

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