TruAPI guide

Import a cURL command into Chrome.

API documentation and browser developer tools often provide cURL. TruAPI can turn a common cURL command into an editable request so you can inspect, change, test and save it in the browser.

Install the free importer

Why import instead of rebuilding?

A cURL command may contain the URL, HTTP method, headers, authentication and request body. Re-entering each field wastes time and introduces typing mistakes. Import gives you a starting point that remains editable.

Example cURL request

curl https://api.example.com/users \
  -H "Accept: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"

Four-step workflow

  1. Copy the command. Use a cURL example from trusted API documentation, your terminal, Chrome DevTools or a teammate.
  2. Open TruAPI's cURL importer. Paste the command into the import flow.
  3. Review before sending. Check the URL, method, headers, authentication and body. Treat copied commands as code and understand where they send data.
  4. Test and organize. Send the request, inspect the result, replace repeated values with environment variables and save related work in a collection.
Security reminder: remove real credentials before sharing cURL commands publicly. Use a placeholder such as YOUR_TOKEN in documentation and support messages.

What to check after import

  • Confirm the destination hostname is expected.
  • Review authorization headers and cookies.
  • Check content type and request body formatting.
  • Move base URLs or reusable values into environments.
  • Add response tests when the same request will be run repeatedly.

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