cURL Command Generator
Generate curl commands
What Is This Tool?
The cURL Command Generator turns a method, URL, headers, and body into a ready-to-paste curl command, with values properly shell-quoted and escaped. It's a quick way to build an API test command without remembering curl's exact flag syntax. Everything runs locally in your browser.
How to Use
Choose the HTTP method and enter the target URL.
Add any headers with the Add Header button.
Enter a request body if using POST/PUT/PATCH, and toggle -k/-L as needed.
Click Generate and copy the resulting command.
Features
- Supports GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE
- Unlimited repeatable header rows
- Properly shell-escaped single-quoted values
- Optional -k (insecure) and -L (follow redirects) flags
- Copy the generated command with one click
- 100% client-side — no request is ever actually sent
Examples
Input: POST to https://api.example.com/v1/users with a Content-Type: application/json header and a JSON body.
Output:
curl -X POST 'https://api.example.com/v1/users' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"name":"Jane Doe","email":"jane@example.com"}'
Common Use Cases
- Quickly building a test request to share with a teammate
- Converting a request from documentation or Postman into a shell command
- Learning curl's flag syntax through generated examples
- Debugging an API by tweaking headers/body and regenerating
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool actually send the request?
No. This tool only builds the text of a curl command; it never makes any network request itself. You copy the command and run it yourself in a terminal.
How are special characters in headers or the body handled?
Values are wrapped in single quotes, and any embedded single quote is escaped using the standard shell technique ('\'') so the command is safe to paste into bash/zsh/sh.
What does -k do?
-k tells curl to skip TLS certificate verification. It's useful for local/self-signed certificates but should not be used against production endpoints you don't fully trust.
What does -L do?
-L tells curl to follow HTTP redirects (3xx responses) automatically instead of stopping at the first response.
Is the body sent for GET requests?
No. The body field is only included in the generated command for POST, PUT, and PATCH methods, matching typical REST conventions.
Can I add multiple headers with the same name?
Yes, just add another header row with the same name and a different value; each row becomes its own -H flag in the output.