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cURL Command Generator

Used by developers, writers, and creators worldwide.

A cURL command generator produces ready-to-run example curl commands for any HTTP method. curl is the universal tool for calling APIs from the command line, and a well-formed example is the clearest way to document an endpoint, reproduce a request, or learn the syntax. Pick a method — or leave it on random — and get a complete command with realistic headers, an authorization line, and a JSON body for write requests. The result is copy-ready for your terminal, your API documentation, or a bug report. It is far quicker than assembling the flags, quoting, and line continuations by hand, and it models the conventions you should follow in your own commands.

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How to use

  1. Choose your options above
  2. Click Generate
  3. Copy your result

Detailed instructions

  1. Choose an HTTP method, or leave it on random.
  2. Click Generate to produce a complete curl command.
  3. Replace the placeholder host, path, and token with real values.
  4. Copy it into your terminal, documentation, or bug report.

Use Cases

  • •Documenting an API endpoint with a copy-ready example
  • •Reproducing a request to test or debug it
  • •Learning curl flags and HTTP method syntax
  • •Including a runnable request in a bug report
  • •Quick examples for tutorials and READMEs

Tips

  • →Wrap the URL in quotes so query strings with & do not break in the shell.
  • →Use single quotes around a JSON body so inner double quotes survive.
  • →Add -i or -v to inspect response headers when debugging.
  • →Replace the bearer token placeholder before running against a real API.

FAQ

what is curl used for

curl is a command-line tool for making HTTP requests, widely used to call and test APIs, download files, and reproduce requests. A well-formed curl command is the most portable way to document or share an exact request, since it runs the same everywhere curl is installed.

how do i send a json body with curl

Use the -d flag with a JSON string and set the Content-Type header to application/json, as the generated POST, PUT, and PATCH commands show. The body must be valid JSON, and on the command line it is usually wrapped in single quotes so inner double quotes are preserved.

are these commands runnable as-is

They are well-formed and runnable once you replace placeholders like the host and the bearer token with real values. The structure, headers, and flags follow curl conventions, so the command works once pointed at a real endpoint with valid credentials.