Convert an API example to fetch
Paste a cURL command from API documentation and generate a JavaScript fetch snippet with method, headers, and body.
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cURL Converter
Convert common cURL commands into JavaScript fetch and HTTPie snippets for API testing and documentation.
Output
fetch snippet
fetch generated
fetch("https://api.example.com/users", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer token_123",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: "{\n \"name\": \"Ada\",\n \"role\": \"developer\"\n}",
});MethodPOST
URLhttps://api.example.com/users
Headers2
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About cURL conversion
API docs often provide cURL examples, while frontend code usually needs fetch and terminal workflows may prefer HTTPie. This converter parses common cURL flags and turns them into readable snippets without making a network request.
Common uses
- Convert API docs into fetch examples
- Rewrite headers and JSON bodies
- Create HTTPie commands for terminal testing
- Inspect method, URL, and header parsing
Notes
Shell syntax can be complex. This first version supports common cURL commands and ignores advanced flags, so review generated snippets before using them in production code.
Examples
Turn a cURL request into HTTPie
Convert common cURL flags into a readable HTTPie command for terminal testing and documentation.
FAQ
Does this converter run the cURL request?ShowHide
No. It only parses the command and generates code snippets in your browser. It does not send network requests.
Which cURL flags are supported?ShowHide
The first version supports common flags such as -X, --request, -H, --header, -d, --data, --url, and -u for basic auth.
Will every shell command convert perfectly?ShowHide
No. Shell syntax can be complex. Treat the generated fetch or HTTPie snippet as a practical starting point and review unusual quoting or advanced cURL options.
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