When the -R option is specified, the directory trees are listed recursively. When the -l option is specified, permissions, owners, sizes and modification times are also shown. When no arguments are given, it is assumed that the contents of . are being listed. Same as ls, but operates on the local files. Transfers the specified files from the remote end to the local end.
Directories are recursively copied with their contents.
Synonymous to get. Transfers the specified files from the local end to the remote end. Directories are recursively copied with their contents. Synonymous to put. If topic is not given, lists the available topics.