cURL to Code

About Curl to Code

curl is the standard command-line tool for making HTTP requests, and API documentation almost always shows examples as curl commands. Turning one of those commands into application code means translating the method, URL, headers, and body by hand, which is easy to get wrong.

This tool parses a curl command and generates equivalent request code in JavaScript, Python, and Go. The conversion runs in your browser, so commands containing tokens or internal URLs are not uploaded. Generated code is a starting point: review it, and move secrets into environment variables before committing.

Common use cases

• Converting an example from API documentation into working client code.
• Turning a request copied from browser dev tools (Copy as cURL) into a script.
• Reproducing a bug report's request in your language of choice.
• Learning how headers and JSON bodies map to each language's HTTP library.

Frequently asked questions

Which curl options are supported?

Common ones such as the method, headers, data, and URL. Unusual flags may be ignored, so compare the generated code with the original command.

Should I keep the API key in the generated code?

No. Replace it with an environment variable before committing or sharing the code.

Does it send the request?

No. It only generates code; nothing is executed or sent.