Curl Command Generator
Generate curl commands for HTTP requests with custom headers and body.
What Is cURL?
cURL (Client URL) is a command-line tool and library for transferring data using URLs. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and many other protocols. Created by Daniel Stenberg in 1997, cURL is installed by default on macOS, Linux, and Windows 10+, making it the universal tool for testing APIs and web requests from the terminal.
Why Use cURL?
- API testing: Quickly test REST API endpoints without writing code or using a GUI tool.
- Automation: Include cURL commands in shell scripts for automated deployments and monitoring.
- Documentation: API docs often include cURL examples because they are universally understood.
- Debugging: Inspect HTTP headers, response codes, and timing from the command line.
- Portability: cURL is available on virtually every operating system.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the URL of the API endpoint.
- Select the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
- Click Generate to create a ready-to-use cURL command.
- Copy and paste the command into your terminal.
Common cURL Options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-X | HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) |
-H | Add a custom header |
-d | Send request body data |
-i | Include response headers in output |
-v | Verbose mode for debugging |
-o | Save output to a file |
For building and sending requests directly, try our HTTP Request Builder.