cURL Command Generator
Build cURL commands via a form — method, URL, headers, body, auth. Copy-ready for terminals and CI scripts.
Last updated: April 2026 · Runs in your browser · No sign-up
Why cURL matters
cURL is the universal HTTP client. Every API doc includes cURL examples; every server admin has it installed. A well-formed cURL command in a bug report lets anyone reproduce the request exactly, from Postman collections to CI pipelines.
Useful flags
-X POST— HTTP method-H "Content-Type: application/json"— headers-d '{"key":"val"}'— request body-i— show response headers-L— follow redirects-o file.json— save response to file
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shell does the output target?
Bash/Zsh by default (single quotes, newline continuations). You can switch to PowerShell (double quotes, backtick continuations) or Windows CMD. Each handles escaping differently.
How are secrets handled?
Passwords and bearer tokens are visible in the output — that's how cURL works. For production, use environment variables: curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN".
Does it support file uploads?
Yes. Multipart form data (--form), file-as-body (--data-binary @file), and URL-encoded (--data-urlencode) are all generated correctly.
How do I debug failing requests?
Add -v for verbose output (shows TLS handshake, headers, timing). Add --trace - for full byte-level trace. Both are one-click options in the generator.