What Java FTP client library should I use?

java ftp client
Tader picture Tader · Nov 17, 2008 · Viewed 108.2k times · Source

Since I received no positives answers to my last question. I will try to write a Java FTP upload applet myself.

My question is: "Can you recommend a Java FTP client library for me to use?"

I want it to be:

  • stable
  • able to handle passive and active modes
  • able to provide upload progress information
  • throw catchable exceptions if something went wrong (especially when an upload does not succeed)
  • cheap/free to use, preferably open source

I found this overview of some libraries, but since this article is from 2003, maybe some new developments have happened :)

Answer

Leigh picture Leigh · Nov 17, 2008

Check out Apache commons-net, which contains FTP utilities. Off the top of my head I'm not sure if it meets all of your requirements, but it's certainly free!

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