BitBucket — download source as ZIP

You can download a Bitbucket repository as a ZIP file without cloning it.

Download ZIP from Bitbucket Web UI

1. Go to the repository in Bitbucket.
2. Click on the “…” (More) button in the top right.
3. Select “Download repository” (or “Download as ZIP”).
4. The ZIP file will start downloading.

This downloads the latest version of the default branch.

Download ZIP via Direct URL

If you want to download a specific branch or commit, use

https://bitbucket.org/<workspace>/<repo>/get/<branch_or_commit>.zip

Example

https://bitbucket.org/mycompany/myproject/get/main.zip

or for a specific commit

https://bitbucket.org/mycompany/myproject/get/a1b2c3d.zip

Download ZIP Using wget or curl (CLI)

If you prefer command-line

wget https://bitbucket.org/<workspace>/<repo>/get/main.zip

or using curl

curl -L -o myrepo.zip https://bitbucket.org/<workspace>/<repo>/get/main.zip

Download Private Repo ZIP (Authenticated)

For private repositories, authentication is required

curl -L -u <username>:<app_password> -o myrepo.zip https://bitbucket.org/<workspace>/<repo>/get/main.zip

Use App Passwords instead of a regular password for security (Generate App Password).

Which Method to Use?

• For Public Repos → Direct URL or Web UI
• For Private Repos → Use curl with authentication
• For Automation → wget or curl