What CURL inputs does this converter accept?

Paste any valid CURL — including API testing, browser DevTools request copying, documentation examples, shell automation. The converter infers types and generates a matching Lua model.

What serialization library does the generated Lua code assume?

The generated code is compatible with the standard Lua serialization ecosystem — HTTP client calls with headers, method, and body. No unusual dependencies required.

What version of Lua does the output target?

The converter targets modern Lua conventions — HTTP client calls with headers, method, and body. If you need output for an older version, the generated code can typically be adapted with minor changes.

cURL to Lua in Seconds — No Signup, Free

cURL to Lua Converter

Paste a cURL command and get clean, copy-paste-ready Lua code in seconds. No account required — everything runs locally in your browser.

How to use this converter

Paste your cURL command into the left editor
Click Convert (or press Ctrl+Enter)
Copy the generated Lua code from the right panel

No server upload. No tracking. 100% client-side.

Why automate cURL-to-Lua conversion?

Writing Lua HTTP client code from scratch based on a cURL command is:

Tedious — manually translating flags, headers, and body formats
Error-prone — easy to miss headers, mistype URLs, or forget auth
Slow — copying from browser DevTools and reformatting takes time

This converter does it instantly — paste cURL, get Lua code.

What the converter handles

All HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS)
Request headers and body (JSON, form-data, binary)
Authentication (basic auth, bearer tokens, API keys)
Cookies and session handling
Query parameters
Custom user agents

Common use cases

Converting cURL from browser DevTools to Lua code
Translating API documentation examples to Lua
Generating boilerplate HTTP client code
Sharing API requests with team members who use Lua
Migrating shell scripts to Lua applications

Frequently asked questions

Does this support all cURL flags?

The converter supports all common HTTP-related cURL flags including -X, -H, -d, --data-raw, -F, -u, -b, -A, and --compressed. Shell-specific features like environment variables and subcommands may not be fully supported.

Is my cURL data sent to a server?

No. All conversion runs locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your cURL command never leaves your machine.

Can I use the output directly in my Lua project?

Yes. The generated code follows idiomatic Lua patterns and is ready to paste into your project.

Does this work with large or complex cURL commands?

Yes. The converter handles multi-line cURL commands, complex headers, and large request bodies — all processed locally in your browser.