IBM Aspera has a powerful command-line tool, ascli, designed to simplify your interactions with the entire Aspera Suite. It’s fantastic for running transfers and commands directly in a shell or script—quick, effective, and right at your fingertips.
For many, it’s tempting to rely on the CLI for programmatic needs (calling it with system("ascli ..."), for instance). This is often the fastest way to get things moving in the short term, but here’s the catch: for a robust, scalable solution, there’s a better path.
Enter Aspera’s REST APIs and SDKs—purpose-built for long-term success. With these tools, you can build tailored integrations, fully automate processes, and scale up your projects without sacrificing control or flexibility. They provide all the “bells and whistles” you could need, right from the start.
To help you master this transition, I’ve put together a GitHub repository packed with practical, example-driven scripts in C++, C#, Go, Java, Node.js, Python, Ruby, and Rust. These examples are designed to make working with Aspera’s APIs and SDKs straightforward, no matter your preferred language.
Here’s a bonus if you’re already using ascli: you can easily trace its API calls with the --log-level=trace2 option. This lets you see exactly how to reproduce these calls in your chosen language and preferred HTTP client—keeping your progress and insights intact.
Ready to level up? Dive into the code here:
https://github.com/laurent-martin/aspera-api-examples
Take control of your Aspera integrations. It's not just about transferring data; it’s about empowering your workflow, scaling with ease, and future-proofing your projects!