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httpie

Perform HTTP requests from the command line with a human-friendly interface.

40|4|Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#rest#http#api-testing#command-line#httpie
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents --skill httpie
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: httpie
Source: https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents/tree/main/shared/.ai-agents/skills/httpie
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents --skill httpie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users and developers often need a quick, reliable way to interact with HTTP APIs from the shell without complex curl syntax. The httpie skill provides a friendly CLI interface that makes constructing requests, view responses, and debugging endpoints fast and intuitive.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Simple HTTP method support (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) with intuitive CLI syntax.
  • Flexible body and headers handling, authentication, streaming, and file uploads for API testing and automation.
  • Use cases include API exploration, automated tests, and shell-script driven workflows in development, QA, CI, and release pipelines.

Quick Start

Install HTTPie and perform a simple GET request to test an API endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions about httpie

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test API endpoints from the command line without complex syntax?▼

This Skill provides a human-friendly CLI interface to run HTTP requests from the command line, supporting methods like GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE for intuitive API testing and debugging.

Can I send JSON body data and headers when making CLI HTTP requests?▼

Yes, when making CLI HTTP requests, you can flexibly handle body formats, headers, query parameters, file uploads, and authentication to thoroughly test and automate your API workflows.

What is the best way to automate API testing in CI and shell scripts?▼

The best way to automate API testing in CI and shell scripts is using a command-line tool that supports script-driven workflows, enabling seamless API exploration and automated endpoint validation across development and release pipelines.

Does this command-line HTTP tool support standard REST API methods?▼

Yes, this command-line HTTP tool supports standard REST API methods, specifically providing intuitive CLI syntax for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests to interact with your APIs.

Why use a dedicated CLI HTTP tool instead of other command-line request methods?▼

You would use a dedicated CLI HTTP tool to avoid complex syntax, gaining a human-friendly interface that makes constructing requests and viewing responses fast and intuitive for API testing and automation.

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