curl ☆
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Description:
Get a file from an HTTP, HTTPS or FTP server
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.17.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @curl  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: curl networking http-client cli developer-tools automation
Install: brew install curl
About:
cURL is a versatile command-line tool and library for transferring data with URLs. It supports a wide range of protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and many others. It is widely used for API interactions, automated scripts, and debugging network requests.
Key Features:
  • Supports dozens of protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, SCP, LDAP, etc.)
  • Powerful authentication options (Basic, Digest, NTLM, Kerberos)
  • SSL/TLS support with certificate verification
  • Cookie engine and session management
  • Highly scriptable and automation-friendly
Use Cases:
  • Automated API testing and integration
  • Downloading files from remote servers
  • Web scraping and data collection
  • Network debugging and diagnostics
Alternatives:
  • wget – wget is better for recursive downloads and mirroring, while cURL excels at API interactions and protocol flexibility.
  • httpie – httpie offers a more user-friendly output format for HTTP APIs, but cURL is more universally installed and supports more protocols.
License: curl
Dependencies: brotli, libnghttp2, libnghttp3, libngtcp2, libssh2, openssl@3, rtmpdump, zstd, libidn2
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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