Convert cURL to Python Requests
Convert cURL commands to Python requests code instantly in your browser. This free tool parses your cURL command client-side and generates clean, ready-to-run Python code.
cURL to Code Converter
Paste a cURL command and instantly convert it to JavaScript, Python, Go, PHP, Ruby, or Java code.
About cURL to Code
- Paste any cURL command from browser DevTools, API docs, or your terminal — it converts to working code instantly.
- Supports common flags:
-X-H-d-u-F-L-kand more. - Line continuations (
\) are handled automatically — paste multi-line commands directly. - Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent over the network.
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Why convert cURL to Python?
cURL is the go-to tool for testing HTTP requests from the command line, but integrating those requests into Python applications requires translating them into the requests library syntax. This converter saves time by automatically parsing cURL flags like -H for headers, -d for data, -X for methods, and authentication options, then generating equivalent Python code.
Common use cases for cURL to Python conversion
Developers use this converter when prototyping API integrations, converting browser DevTools network requests (copied as cURL) into Python scripts, building web scrapers, and automating HTTP workflows. It is also useful when following API documentation that provides cURL examples that need to be implemented in Python.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the converter handle authentication headers?
Yes. The converter handles Basic auth (-u flag), Bearer tokens (-H 'Authorization: Bearer ...'), and custom authentication headers. The generated Python code uses the appropriate requests library parameters.
Does the generated code use the requests library?
Yes. The output uses Python's popular requests library, which is the standard for HTTP requests in Python. The generated code includes proper imports and is ready to copy and run.