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How to Copy cURL from Network Tab?

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Copying a cURL command from your browser's Network tab is a handy way to replicate a web request for testing or debugging purposes. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Open the Network Tab: In your browser's developer tools, navigate to the "Network" tab.
  2. Select the Request: Find the specific request you want to copy the cURL command for. You can filter by resource type (e.g., "XHR", "JS", "CSS") or use the search bar to locate it.
  3. Right-Click: Right-click on the selected request in the list.
  4. Copy as cURL: Look for an option like "Copy as cURL" or "Copy cURL (bash)". This will copy the cURL command to your clipboard.

Example:

Let's say you want to copy the cURL command for a request to the URL "https://www.example.com/api/data". You can follow the steps above, and you'll get a command similar to this:

curl 'https://www.example.com/api/data' \
  -H 'Accept: application/json' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -H 'Cookie: your_cookie_value'

This cURL command will replicate the request you selected in the Network tab, including the headers and cookies.

Note:

  • The copied cURL command might not be exactly the same as the original request. It may include some additional headers or options that are added by your browser.
  • You can modify the cURL command to adjust the request, for instance, changing the URL, adding or removing headers, or setting specific parameters.

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