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curl-command-generator

Generates ready-to-run cURL commands from Express, Next.js, and Fastify API route definitions.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#command generation#shell script#api testing#rest api#http requests#express#curl
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npx skills add https://github.com/zinohome/RTMessage --skill curl-command-generator-zinohome
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: curl-command-generator
Source: https://github.com/zinohome/RTMessage/tree/main/.github/skills/curl-command-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zinohome/RTMessage --skill curl-command-generator-zinohome

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What problem does it solve? Manually writing cURL commands for every API endpoint is tedious and error-prone, especially when handling authentication headers, request bodies, and query parameters across many routes. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Route Scanning: Scans Express, Next.js, Fastify, or other API route definitions to extract methods, paths, parameters, and request bodies. - Multi-Format Output: Generates commands as Markdown documentation, executable shell scripts with functions, or plain text. - Authentication & Headers: Automatically adds Content-Type headers for POST/PUT/PATCH and Bearer token authorization placeholders. - Use Case: After building a REST API with 20 endpoints, run the generator to produce a complete Markdown document of copy-paste cURL commands grouped by resource, ready to share with your team or commit to the repository. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to generate cURL commands for all API routes in your project with a base URL of http://localhost:3000/api in Markdown format.

Frequently Asked Questions about curl-command-generator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate cURL commands from Express API routes?▼

Scan your Express route definitions to extract HTTP methods, paths, and request bodies, then map each route to a cURL command with the appropriate -X flag, headers, and -d JSON payload. The generator groups commands by resource and outputs Markdown or shell format.

How to add authentication headers to cURL commands?▼

Add an Authorization header using the -H flag, such as -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" for Bearer tokens. The generator inserts placeholder tokens that you replace with real credentials or environment variables.

Can I generate cURL commands for Next.js API routes?▼

Yes, the generator supports Next.js API routes alongside Express and Fastify. It scans route files to extract methods and paths, then produces commands with path parameters converted to {param} placeholder syntax.

How do I pretty print JSON responses from cURL?▼

Pipe the cURL output to jq, for example: curl -s "http://localhost:3000/api/users" | jq . Use the -s flag for silent mode to hide progress output so only the JSON response reaches jq.

What output formats does the cURL generator support?▼

The generator supports three output formats: Markdown documentation with grouped sections and code blocks, executable shell scripts with reusable functions, and plain text. Select the format via the format option or CLI flag.

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