Does this work for large CURL payloads?

Yes. The converter is optimized for large and deeply nested CURL structures, running entirely in the browser without page reloads or server round-trips.

Does this converter support cURL namespaces and nested structures?

Yes. The cURL parser reconstructs the full request — method, URL, headers, body, auth, cookies — from the command line. The parser handles deeply nested structures and generates matching nested R httr2 httr call definitions.

How are optional fields handled in the R httr2 output?

Fields that may be absent or null in your CURL are marked as optional in the generated R httr2 code. Note: Install the R package (e.g., httr) before running.

Can I use the output directly in a data science project?

Yes. The generated R httr2 code follows idiomatic patterns for data science — you can copy it directly into your project.

cURL to R httr2 in Seconds — No Signup, Free

cURL to R Httr2 Converter

Paste a cURL command and get clean, copy-paste-ready R Httr2 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 R Httr2 code from the right panel

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

Why automate cURL-to-R Httr2 conversion?

Writing R Httr2 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 R Httr2 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 R Httr2 code
Translating API documentation examples to R Httr2
Generating boilerplate HTTP client code
Sharing API requests with team members who use R Httr2
Migrating shell scripts to R Httr2 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 R Httr2 project?

Yes. The generated code follows idiomatic R Httr2 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.