Mega folder cp

If you are looking to copy files from or to your Mega account using the command line, you can use the MegaCMD tool, which is a command-line interface for Mega.nz. Below are steps on how to install and use it to copy files.

### Installation of MegaCMD

1. **Download MegaCMD**: You can download it from the [official Mega website](https://mega.nz/cmd).

   For example, on Ubuntu or Debian-based systems, you can typically use:
   ```bash
   sudo dpkg -i megacmd-*.deb
   ```

   For other systems, follow the specific installation instructions provided on the MegaCMD website.

2. **Install Dependencies**: You might need certain dependencies installed based on your operating system.

### Setting Up MegaCMD

3. **Login to your Mega account**:
   ```bash
   mega-login This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
   ```
   Replace `This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.` with your Mega account email. You'll be prompted to enter your password.

### Copying Files

4. **Copying Files to Mega**:
   To copy a file from your local system to Mega:
   ```bash
   mega-put /path/to/local/file /path/on/mega
   ```

   Example:
   ```bash
   mega-put ~/Documents/myfile.txt /MyFolder/myfile.txt
   ```

5. **Copying Files from Mega to Local**:
   To copy a file from Mega to your local system:
   ```bash
   mega-get /path/on/mega /path/to/local/directory
   ```

   Example:
   ```bash
   mega-get /MyFolder/myfile.txt ~/Downloads/myfile.txt
   ```

6. **Copying Entire Folders**:
   You can also copy entire folders. The syntax is similar:
   - From local to Mega:
     ```bash
     mega-put /path/to/local/folder /path/on/mega
     ```
   - From Mega to local:
     ```bash
     mega-get /path/on/mega/folder /path/to/local/folder
     ```

### Additional Commands

- **To check your Mega storage quota**:
  ```bash
  mega-sdk quota
  ```

- **To list files/folders in your Mega account**:
  ```bash
  mega-ls /path/on/mega
  ```

### Conclusion

Using MegaCMD provides you with a powerful way to manage and copy your files to and from Mega.nz. Be sure to replace the example paths with your specific file paths and account information. If you run into issues, you can type `mega-help` to see more commands and options available.

Update (2026-02-15):
If you're looking to copy files from a Mega.nz folder using the command line, you generally have a couple of options:

### Using the MEGAcmd Tool

MEGAcmd is a command-line tool provided by Mega.nz for file management. Here's how you can use it:

1. **Install MEGAcmd:**
   - You can download it from the official Mega.nz website or use a package manager depending on your operating system.
   - For example, on Ubuntu, you can install it with:
     ```bash
     sudo apt install megatools
     ```

2. **Log in to your Mega account:**
   ```bash
   mega-login This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
   ```

3. **Copy a folder:**
   To copy a folder from a Mega location to a local directory, you can use the following command:
   ```bash
   mega-get /path/to/mega/folder /local/destination/folder
   ```

4. **Copy to another Mega folder:**
   To copy a folder from one Mega location to another:
   ```bash
   mega-mv /path/to/source/folder /path/to/destination/folder
   ```

### Using a Web Interface

If you prefer not to use the command line:

1. Log into your Mega.nz account on the web interface.
2. Navigate to the folder you want to copy.
3. Use the "Download" option to get files to your local machine, or "Copy" to duplicate them to another Mega folder.

### Considerations

- The performance and speed of copying may depend on the size of the files and your internet connection.
- There are also various third-party applications and scripts that can interact with Mega.nz, but always ensure they're reputable to avoid security issues.

If you need help with specific commands or functions, please provide more details!