cURL to Code
WebConvert cURL commands to Python, JavaScript, PHP, Go, Java code with auth and JSON body. Turn terminal snippets into runnable client code fast.
About cURL to Code
A curl command copied from browser devtools or docs is great for debugging, but moving it into code means translating the method, URL, headers, and body one by one. This tool parses curl commands locally in your browser and converts them into equivalent request code in several languages — JavaScript fetch, Python requests, Node, PHP, and more — restoring -H headers, -d data, -X method, and cookies automatically. The command you paste is parsed only in your browser and never sent to a server. Tip: Bookmark this tool for quick access during your web development work. All processing happens locally in your browser with no installation required.
How to Use
- Open the cURL to Code tool page
- Enter or paste your data into the input area
- View the real-time results and use the copy button to get the output
Use Cases
- Capture to code — Turn a "Copy as cURL" request from devtools into code in your project's language in one step.
- Docs to code — Convert a curl example from API docs into fetch or requests to drop straight into your app.
- Cross-language port — Reuse the same request across stacks, switching between Python, Node, and PHP as needed.
- Request replication — Faithfully rebuild complex requests with auth headers, forms, or JSON bodies without copy errors.
- Teaching examples — Show a curl command side by side in multiple languages to help a team grasp the request shape.
- API client generation — Generate complete API client code snippets from curl examples in documentation, saving time on manual translation.
- Multi-language SDK support — Generate the same API call in multiple languages simultaneously to maintain consistent client libraries.
FAQ
Which curl options are supported?
Common ones — -X method, -H headers, -d/--data body, --data-urlencode, -u basic auth, -b cookies, and -F form uploads — are parsed and mapped to the target language's equivalents.
Will the generated code run as-is?
Usually yes, but file uploads, special auth, or environment variables may need tweaks. It produces an equivalent skeleton, so verify the headers and data are complete before running.
Does it infer the type of -d data?
It tries: a JSON body is set to application/json, while key-value pairs are form-encoded. If the curl explicitly carries a Content-Type header, that header takes precedence.
Can it convert Windows curl commands?
Yes, but note Windows uses caret line-continuation and different quoting; flatten the command onto one line when pasting. The tool parses generic curl syntax, with Unix-style commands being most compatible.
Could it leak the secrets in my command?
No. Parsing happens entirely in your browser; tokens and passwords are not sent or stored. The generated code does include those values verbatim, so redact them before sharing.
Any browser compatibility requirements?
This tool works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). No plugins or extensions required.
Can I use it offline?
After initial load, most features work offline. The core logic runs entirely in your browser with no network dependency.
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