What is API Architect?
API Architect is a cURL command converter that transforms cURL requests into code for multiple programming languages. When working with APIs, you often get cURL examples from documentation or browser DevTools. API Architect converts these into production-ready code for JavaScript (fetch/axios), Python (requests), Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, C#, Java, and more.
Why Use This Tool?
Translating cURL commands to code manually is tedious and error-prone. You need to parse the command, handle headers, manage authentication, format the body, and write proper error handling. API Architect handles all of this automatically, generating clean, idiomatic code for your language of choice. It understands cURL flags like -H, -d, -X, --data-raw, and authentication options.
How to Use API Architect
- Paste a cURL command (from docs, DevTools, or Postman)
- The tool parses all headers, body, and options
- Select your target programming language
- Choose options like error handling and authentication style
- Review and copy the generated code
- Test directly or integrate into your project
Features
- Support for 15+ programming languages
- Complete cURL flag parsing (-H, -d, -X, -u, --data-raw, etc.)
- Multiple HTTP client libraries per language (fetch vs axios)
- Proper authentication handling (Basic, Bearer, API keys)
- Request body formatting (JSON, form data, raw)
- Error handling and response parsing
- TypeScript type annotations option
- Async/await or Promise chain options for JavaScript
Common Use Cases
- API Integration: Convert documentation examples to your language
- Debugging: Turn browser DevTools requests into reproducible code
- Postman Migration: Convert Postman requests to actual code
- Learning: Understand how cURL options translate to code
- Documentation: Generate code examples for API documentation
Tips & Best Practices
- ✓ Copy cURL from browser DevTools: Network tab > Right-click > Copy as cURL
- ✓ Postman can export requests as cURL from the code snippet feature
- ✓ Check for sensitive data (tokens, passwords) before sharing generated code
- ✓ Use TypeScript output for type-safe API calls
How It Compares to Alternatives
Postman and Insomnia have code generation but require installing desktop apps. API Architect works instantly in your browser. Unlike limited converters, it supports 15+ languages and generates production-ready code with proper error handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does the curl converter support?
API Architect outputs Fetch, Axios, Python, and Go snippets with headers and payloads preserved.
Does it include auth headers and JSON bodies?
Yes. The converter keeps authorization headers, query params, and JSON bodies so your client code matches the original curl request.
Ready to Get Started?
Use API Architect for free - no registration required.
Launch API Architect