JuliaDocs/Documenter.jl

Use Downloads.jl instead of `curl` binary

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#2,254 opened on Sep 14, 2023

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Description

We assume that there is a curl binary on the user's system in a few places. We should switch to using Downloads.jl. We already have a precedent following https://github.com/JuliaDocs/Documenter.jl/pull/2232.

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Domain
documentationtooling
Issue type
refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Julia basicsFamiliarity with Documenter.jl build process
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Identify all locations in the Documenter.jl source code where the `curl` binary is invoked. Review the existing PR #2232 as a reference for how to integrate Downloads.jl. Test the replacement on multiple platforms to ensure parity, and verify that no additional dependencies are required.
Use Downloads.jl instead of `curl` binary · JuliaDocs/Documenter.jl#2254 | Good First Issue