What is cURL?
cURL (Client URL) is a command-line tool and library for transferring data with URLs. It's widely used for testing APIs, downloading files, and debugging web services.
Supported Protocols:
- • HTTP/HTTPS
- • FTP/FTPS
- • SMTP/SMTPS
- • POP3/POP3S
- • IMAP/IMAPS
Common Use Cases:
- • API testing and debugging
- • File downloads/uploads
- • Web scraping
- • Authentication testing
- • Performance monitoring
HTTP Methods Supported
GET
Retrieve data from a server. Most common method for fetching resources.
POST
Send data to a server to create new resources or submit forms.
PUT/PATCH
Update existing resources. PUT replaces entirely, PATCH updates partially.
DELETE
Remove resources from the server.