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---
name: taildrop
description: "Download files from Tailscale Taildrop inbox to local storage. Use when user wants to retrieve files sent via Tailscale or mentions Taildrop."
---
# Taildrop File Retrieval
Download files from Tailscale's Taildrop inbox to your local Downloads folder.
## Quick Usage
```bash
~/clawd/skills/taildrop/scripts/taildrop-get.sh
```
This will:
- Check for files in the Taildrop inbox
- Download them to `~/Downloads/`
- Handle filename conflicts (skip duplicates by default)
- Report what was downloaded
## Options
```bash
# Download to a custom directory
~/clawd/skills/taildrop/scripts/taildrop-get.sh /path/to/directory
# Overwrite existing files
~/clawd/skills/taildrop/scripts/taildrop-get.sh --overwrite
# Rename duplicates
~/clawd/skills/taildrop/scripts/taildrop-get.sh --rename
```
## Prerequisites
- Tailscale must be installed and running
- User must be set as Tailscale operator (run once): `sudo tailscale set --operator=$USER`
- Otherwise, sudo is required for each download
## Notes
- Unlike macOS/Windows, Linux Tailscale doesn't auto-save Taildrop files
- Files stay in the inbox until manually retrieved
- The script can run in loop mode to auto-receive files as they arrive
