Curl Command Generator
Generates custom `curl` commands for fetching data from web APIs, simplifying network requests and automation tasks.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add curl-command-generator npx -- -y @trustedskills/curl-command-generator
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"curl-command-generator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/curl-command-generator"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The curl-command-generator skill generates curl commands based on user requests. It can construct complex commands including headers, data payloads, and authentication parameters. This allows users to interact with APIs without needing to manually craft the often intricate curl syntax.
When to use it
- You need to make an API request but don't want to write the
curlcommand yourself. - You are debugging an API integration and need a quick way to test requests.
- You want to automate tasks that require interacting with web APIs.
- You’re learning about how to use APIs and want to see example commands.
Key capabilities
- Generates
curlcommands from natural language descriptions. - Handles headers, data payloads, and authentication.
- Simplifies API interaction for users unfamiliar with
curl.
Example prompts
- "Generate a curl command to get the current weather in London."
- "Create a curl command to post JSON data to this endpoint: [API Endpoint URL]"
- “Show me how to use curl to authenticate with Basic Auth.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill's output is based on your prompt, so be as specific as possible about the API you want to interact with. Incorrect or ambiguous prompts may result in inaccurate curl commands.
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