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cURL to Code Converter

Convert cURL commands to fetch, Python requests, and more.

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How to Use the cURL to Code Converter

  1. Paste your cURL command into the input area. You can copy it directly from browser DevTools, API documentation, or a terminal.
  2. Select the target language from the dropdown: JavaScript fetch or Python requests.
  3. Click Convert to generate the equivalent code.
  4. Copy the output using the Copy button and paste it into your project.

What This Tool Does

The converter tokenizes the cURL command, respecting single-quoted and double-quoted argument boundaries the same way a shell would. It then maps each recognized flag to its equivalent in the target language: method flags become the method option, header flags become a headers object, data flags become the request body, and user flags become a Basic Authorization header or an auth= tuple. The emitted code is plain readable source with no external dependencies beyond the standard library of each language.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which curl flags are supported?

The converter handles <code>-X</code> / <code>--request</code> (method), <code>-H</code> / <code>--header</code> (headers), <code>-d</code> / <code>--data</code> / <code>--data-raw</code> / <code>--data-binary</code> (request body), <code>-u</code> / <code>--user</code> (basic auth), and <code>--compressed</code> (adds an Accept-Encoding header). Unknown or unsupported flags are silently ignored.

Which output languages are supported?

The tool generates JavaScript <code>fetch</code> and Python <code>requests</code> code. Select the target language from the dropdown before clicking Convert, or change it after converting to see both outputs.

Is my command sent to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser tab using pure JavaScript. Your cURL command is never uploaded or transmitted to any server.

What happens with quoted arguments in the curl command?

The parser handles both single-quoted and double-quoted arguments, which is common for headers and JSON bodies. Backslash escapes inside double-quoted strings are also handled. Paste the command exactly as you would run it in a terminal.

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