Tool description

The cURL Validator is an online tool that validates and parses cURL commands. This cURL syntax checker verifies whether your cURL command is syntactically correct and extracts key information such as the URL, HTTP method, headers, authentication, and body data. Use this curl command validator to test curl commands before executing them.

Features

  • Real-time Validation: Instantly validates cURL commands as you type with this curl online tester
  • Command Parsing: Extracts and displays key information from the cURL command
  • Error Detection: Provides clear error messages for invalid commands
  • Information Display: Shows URL, HTTP method, number of headers, body presence, and authentication status
  • Instant Testing: Test curl command syntax without executing it on your system

Use Cases

  • API Testing: Verify and test curl commands before executing them against live APIs
  • Documentation: Validate cURL examples in API documentation with this curl validator
  • Debugging: Use the curl syntax checker to verify if cURL commands are properly formatted
  • Learning: Understand the structure of cURL commands by seeing parsed information with this curl online tester
  • Command Review: Quickly review what a cURL command will do without executing it using our curl command validator

What is cURL?

cURL is a command-line tool for transferring data using various network protocols. It's commonly used for:

  • Making HTTP/HTTPS requests to APIs
  • Testing REST endpoints
  • Downloading files
  • Sending data to servers
  • Debugging network issues

A typical cURL command includes the URL, HTTP method, headers, authentication credentials, and request body.