cURL

cURL is a cool, open-source tool that helps you move data around easily using URLs. It’s a command-line utility, which means you interact with it through text commands. Whether you're dealing with files or web pages, cURL can handle it!

What Protocols Does cURL Support?

You’d be surprised by how many file transfer protocols cURL supports! You can use it for HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and even some others like DICT and TELNET. Basically, if you're working with URLs and need to transfer data, cURL has your back!

Powerful Features of cURL

cURL isn't just about moving files; it also lets you do things like:

• HTTP POST and PUT requests


• FTP uploads


• Handle cookies


• User authentication (like Basic or NTLM)

This makes it super versatile for developers who want to integrate data transfers into their apps.

The Libcurl Library

Along with cURL itself, there's also the libcurl library. This library is awesome for developers because it's fast and works well across different programming languages like C, Python, Java, and PHP.

Compatibility Across Platforms

You’ll love that both cURL and libcurl are made in the C programming language. This means they work on a bunch of different systems! Whether you’re on Windows or Linux (or even older systems like Amiga OS!), you can count on them to run smoothly.

A Wide Range of Operating Systems Supported

If portability is what you need, then cURL fits the bill perfectly. It’s compatible with lots of operating systems including GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, BSD variants, Solaris, Mac OS X—pretty much any system you can think of!