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Curl

A command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs.

#Networking#CLI#Data Transfer#Standard

Overview

curl is used in command lines or scripts to transfer data. It is the internet transfer engine for thousands of software applications.

Features

  • Protocol Support: Comprehensive support for HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more.
  • Highly Configurable: Exhaustive flags for networking tasks.
  • Universal: Runs on nearly every OS and architecture.

Use Cases

  • API testing and automation.
  • File downloads and uploads via CLI.
  • Networking component in C/C++ apps.