If you prefer not to install plugins, you can use the native scp command. This requires identifying the VM's SSH port (usually ) and pointing to its private key.
The vagrant-scp plugin is the simplest method because it abstracts the complex SSH configuration (like ports and private keys) into a single command. vagrant scp download
Run the following command in your terminal to install the plugin: vagrant plugin install vagrant-scp If you prefer not to install plugins, you
While vagrant scp is excellent for ad-hoc downloads, other methods might be better depending on your workflow: Requirement Quick, one-off downloads/uploads Plugin installation Shared Folders Real-time synchronization of code Configured in Vagrantfile Standard SCP Systems where you can't install plugins Manual port/key management vagrant upload Pushing a file to the guest (one-way) Built-in command Troubleshooting Common Issues Run the following command in your terminal to
To download an entire directory, add the -r flag: vagrant scp [vm_name]:/remote/dir ./local/dir
Vagrant stores a unique private key for every machine, typically found at: .vagrant/machines/default/virtualbox/private_key
The most streamlined way to achieve this is via the plugin or standard SCP commands. Method 1: Using the vagrant-scp Plugin