fcp – A significantly faster alternative to cp(1), written in Rust
A significantly faster alternative to the classic Unix cp(1) command, copying large files and directories in a fraction of the time. - Svetlitski/fcp
fcp – A significantly faster alternative to cp(1), written in Rust launched on June 15, 2021 with 88 votes, #608 of 3,650 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.
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fcp is a file copying tool written in Rust that serves as a faster alternative to the standard cp command. It is designed for developers and system administrators who need improved performance when copying files. The tool's primary distinction is its speed advantage over traditional cp implementations, making it useful for workflows involving frequent or large-scale file operations.
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