cURL

What is cURL?

cURL is a computer software project that provides a library and command-line tool for transferring data using various network protocols with URL syntax. The tool is used in command lines or scripts to facilitate data transfer and is a critical component in the internet infrastructure, powering thousands of software applications that affect billions of users daily. cURL supports a wide range of protocols, including FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, TELNET, DICT, LDAP, LDAPS, and FILE, enabling seamless data transfer across diverse network environments. The tool also offers advanced features such as HTTPS certificate handling, HTTP POST and PUT, FTP uploading, Kerberos authentication, HTTP form-based upload, proxy support, cookie management, user and password authentication, file transfer resume, and HTTP proxy tunneling, among other useful capabilities. cURL's versatility and robust functionality make it an indispensable tool for developers, IT professionals, and anyone working with data transfer tasks

Highlights

• Supports a wide range of network protocols, including FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and more
• Enables data transfer across command lines, scripts, and various devices like cars, TVs, and mobile phones
• Offers advanced features for handling HTTPS certificates, HTTP POST/PUT, FTP uploads, authentication, and proxy configurations
• Used as the internet transfer backbone for thousands of software applications affecting billions of users