Which .NET version is needed?

The output works on .NET Core 2.1+, .NET 5, 6, 7, 8 and beyond — basically any modern .NET. It also runs on .NET Framework 4.5+ with minor adjustments.

Should I create a new HttpClient per request?

No. In production code, reuse a single `HttpClient` (or use `IHttpClientFactory` in ASP.NET Core) to avoid socket exhaustion. The snippet on this page is example code — wrap it in a service for real applications.

How do I parse JSON responses?

Use `System.Text.Json.JsonSerializer.Deserialize (...)` for the built-in option, or Newtonsoft.Json (`JsonConvert.DeserializeObject `) for the popular third-party library.

Does it support cancellation tokens?

Yes — pass a `CancellationToken` to `SendAsync` for proper cancellation support. The generated snippet doesn't include one by default but it's easy to add.

Is conversion private?

Yes, everything is processed locally.

Convert cURL to C#

Paste any curl command below and get clean, ready-to-use C# code instantly. Conversion happens entirely in your browser.

How to copy a curl command from DevTools

Most browsers can export any network request as a ready-to-paste curl command.

Chrome / Edge

Open DevTools (F12 or Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + I)
Go to the Network tab and reload the page
Right-click a request → Copy → Copy as cURL

Firefox

Open the Network Monitor in DevTools
Right-click a request → Copy Value → Copy as cURL
Paste it in the input above

Safari

Enable the Develop menu in Settings → Advanced
Open Web Inspector → Network tab
Right-click a request → Copy as cURL

Your data stays in your browser

We never transmit, store, or log the curl commands you paste. All parsing and conversion happens client-side using JavaScript.

Watch for secrets

Curl commands copied from DevTools often contain cookies, bearer tokens, or API keys. Never share converted code without scrubbing those values first.

Learn more about converting curl to C#

Background, worked examples, and answers to common questions — the converter above does the work, this section explains how to make the most of the output.

About converting curl to C#

Convert curl to C# using `System.Net.Http.HttpClient`, the recommended HTTP client for .NET applications since .NET Core. The generated code uses async/await, handles headers and authentication correctly, and follows Microsoft's best practices for HttpClient usage. It works in ASP.NET Core, console apps, Blazor, MAUI, Unity, and any modern .NET project.

Output uses

HttpClient

File extension: .cs

How to use the C# output

1Paste your curl command above.
2Copy the generated C# snippet.
3Drop it into an `async` method in your .NET project (Console, Web API, Blazor — anywhere).
4Run with `dotnet run` for console apps, or invoke the method from your existing code.
5Use `await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync()` for raw text or deserialize with `System.Text.Json`.

Common C# examples

GET request

Fetch data from a public API endpoint.

curl

curl https://api.github.com/repos/curl/curl

// generating example...

POST with JSON body

Send structured data with the correct content type.

curl

curl -X POST https://api.example.com/users \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name":"Ada Lovelace","email":"[email protected]"}'

// generating example...

Bearer token authentication

Pass an API key or OAuth token in the Authorization header.

curl

curl https://api.example.com/me \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"

// generating example...

Common requests — try them in the converter

See all common C# requests →

Click any example to load it into the converter at the top of the page and instantly see the C# output.

GET requestFetch data from a public API endpoint.

POST with JSON bodySend structured data with the correct content type.

Bearer token authenticationPass an API key or OAuth token in the Authorization header.

Frequently asked questions about curl to C#

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