About cURL to Code

Convert cURL commands to fetch, axios, Python requests, and more. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Generators collection.

Use Cases

• Converting API documentation curl examples to production code
• Translating browser-copied network requests into application code
• Porting shell-script API calls to Python or JavaScript projects
• Generating SDK-specific code from Postman curl exports

Tips

• Paste curl commands from browser DevTools network tab directly
• Choose between fetch, axios, or Python requests output
• Includes headers and body in the converted code snippet

Fun Facts

• cURL was first released by Daniel Stenberg on March 20, 1998, and is now installed on over 10 billion devices worldwide.
• The name cURL stands for 'Client URL' and was originally spelled 'urlget' before being renamed in version 4.0.
• cURL supports over 25 protocols including HTTP, FTP, SMTP, LDAP, and even Gopher, a protocol from 1991.

FAQ

Which target languages?

JavaScript (fetch, axios), Python (requests, httpx), Go, Rust, Java (OkHttp), C#, Ruby, PHP, and Node.js. Covers the 10 most common HTTP client libraries.

Does it handle authentication?

Yes — Basic, Bearer, and custom `-H Authorization` headers all translate correctly. Stored in the code as inline strings; move to env vars in production.

What about file uploads (-F)?

Multipart form data translates per target language. File references become library-specific open/read calls — you'll need to adjust the file path.

Will it preserve header casing?

HTTP is case-insensitive; target libraries normalize differently. The output uses the library's conventional casing (not necessarily what you typed).