cURL
cURL Converter
Convert cURL commands to fetch, axios, and Python requests snippets locally.
Input
Parses supported flags safely and never executes the command.
Authorization, Cookie, and X-API-Key values are masked by default.
Input limit: up to 32KB
Commands are parsed locally and are never executed.
Output
Generated snippets for fetch, axios, and Python requests.
Run conversion to see generated code.
What
cURL Converter definition
cURL is a command-line tool for transferring data to and from URLs.
Cases
Use Cases
1
Translate terminal requests into app code
2
Generate API documentation snippets
3
Share masked request examples
How To
How to convert cURL commands
Paste a command and generate code for your target runtime.
1
Paste cURL
Paste the full cURL command into the input area.
2
Choose masking
Keep sensitive headers masked by default for safer sharing.
3
Convert and copy
Review fetch/axios/python tabs and copy the generated code.
Knowledge
Understanding cURL conversion
Role of cURL
cURL is commonly used to reproduce HTTP requests quickly from the terminal.
Why convert to code
Conversion reduces repetitive work when moving debug commands into applications.
Header/body mapping
Headers map to objects/dictionaries, and -d payload maps to body/data fields.
Masking for safety
Redacting secrets helps prevent accidental token leakage in shared snippets.
Validation checklist
Always verify method, URL, headers, and payload against your original intent.
FAQ
cURL Converter FAQ
Which flags are supported?
-X/--request, -H/--header, -d/--data variants, -u/--user, and -I/--head.
What about unsupported flags?
Unsupported flags are reported as warnings, not silently ignored.
Will it execute my command?
No. It only tokenizes and parses text.
How are secrets protected?
Sensitive header values are masked by default.
Does -u get converted?
Yes. It generates a Basic Authorization header when not already provided.
How are multiple -d flags handled?
They are combined with '&' into one request body string.
What if multiple URLs are provided?
The first URL is used; others are listed as warnings.
Is generated code always production-ready?
It is a strong starting point, but you should verify auth and serialization behavior.