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curl to JavaScript
curl -H 'Accept: application/json' https://api.example.com/users converts to a fetch() call with the same header.
cURL to Code Converter
Developer ToolsConvert cURL commands to JavaScript fetch, Python requests or Node.js axios code — free.
Supports the common flags: -X/--request, -H/--header, -d/--data, -u/--user. Complex or multi-line curl commands may not parse perfectly.
About
About the cURL to Code Converter
Parses a curl command and rewrites it as ready-to-paste JavaScript (fetch), Python (requests) or Node.js (axios) code.
Developers copy a curl command straight out of a browser's network tab or an API's docs and use this to get working request code in their own language in seconds, while API documentation writers use it to offer the same example in multiple languages. It's one of many free developer tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.
Examples
cURL to Code Converter examples
2 worked examples
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curl to Python
curl -X POST -d 'name=Alice' https://api.example.com/users converts to a requests.post() call with the same form data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the cURL to Code Converter.
What does the cURL to Code Converter do?
It parses a curl command and rewrites it as the equivalent JavaScript (fetch), Python (requests) or Node.js (axios) request code.
Is the cURL to Code Converter free to use?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.
Is my curl command safe when I use this tool?
Yes. Your curl command is parsed and converted entirely on your own device — nothing is sent to a server.
Which curl flags does it understand?
The common ones: -X/--request for the method, -H/--header for headers, -d/--data for a request body, and -u/--user for basic-auth credentials.
Why didn't my curl command convert correctly?
Complex or multi-line curl commands — shell variable expansion, unusual quoting, or flags beyond the supported set — may not parse perfectly. Simplifying the command usually helps.
Does it send the actual HTTP request anywhere?
No. It only converts the command's text into equivalent code — it never executes the request itself.
Can I use the cURL to Code Converter on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.
Does the cURL to Code Converter have any limitations?
It targets the flags developers use most day-to-day; obscure curl options and heavily scripted commands aren't guaranteed to translate correctly.