cURL to Python Converter
Convert cURL commands from DevTools or documentation into clean, idiomatic Python code with requests, httpx, or standard library urllib.
At a glance
cURL to Python Converter is a free, client-side tool that converts cURL commands to Python code instantly. It intelligently parses raw JSON payloads into native Python dictionaries and form data into Python urlencoded dictionaries. Auto-detects Bearer tokens, HTTP Basic Auth (-u user:pass), and custom API Authorization headers. All processing is local: nothing is uploaded, and no account is required.
100% Client-Side In-Browser Conversion
Your cURL commands, API keys, passwords, and private payloads are parsed entirely in local browser memory. Zero marginal cost, zero data transmission.
# Paste a cURL command on the left to generate Python code
Why Use This cURL to Python Converter?
How to Use cURL to Python Converter
Paste Your cURL Command
Copy a cURL command from your browser Network tab (Copy as cURL) or terminal and paste it into the editor.
Select Python Library
Choose between the popular requests library, modern sync or async httpx, or standard library urllib.
Copy or Download Python Script
Click 'Copy Code' to copy the generated Python code to your clipboard or download it directly as a .py script.
Worked example: cURL to Python Requests
Parses HTTP method, URL components, request headers dictionary, and serializes JSON data into Python native dictionaries with boolean capitalized to True.
curl -X POST "https://api.example.com/v1/auth" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sec_tok_123" \
-d '{"email":"dev@example.com","remember":true}'
import requests
url = "https://api.example.com/v1/auth"
headers = {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"Authorization": "Bearer sec_tok_123",
}
payload = {
"email": "dev@example.com",
"remember": True
}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())
Technical Specifications & Engine Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Formats | CURL, BASH, TEXT → PYTHON, TEXT |
| Execution Mode | 100% Client-Side In-Browser (client) |
| Browser Requirements | Requires modern web browser with ECMAScript 6+ and standard DOM Web APIs. |
| Performance Constraints | Client browser memory limit (typically 1–2 GB RAM); processing speed depends on local device CPU. |
100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
All cURL parsing, header tokenization, and Python code generation run 100% locally in your browser memory. No API keys, credentials, or payloads are transmitted over the network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a cURL command to Python?
Does this tool support JSON payloads and headers?
What is the difference between requests and httpx?
Is it safe to paste sensitive API keys or tokens into this converter?
Methodology
This tool runs entirely in your browser. The example above shows a representative input and the result it produces.
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