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tool-curllisted

Use curl for low-level HTTP requests, headers, and data transfer debugging. Trigger when APIs, webhooks, download checks, or protocol-level diagnostics are required.
niksavis/basicly · ★ 1 · AI & Automation · score 72
Install: claude install-skill niksavis/basicly
<!-- Generated by `basicly skills-build` from skill.yaml. Do not edit; edit the source. --> # tool-curl ## When To Use - Run low-level HTTP diagnostics with explicit flags. - Inspect response codes, headers, redirects, and payloads. - Download artifacts in deterministic script-friendly ways. ## Trusted Commands ```bash curl -fsSL https://example.com curl -I https://example.com curl -fsSLo output.bin https://example.com/file.bin curl -fsS -w '%{http_code}\n' -o /dev/null https://example.com curl -fsS -H 'Accept: application/json' https://example.com/api curl -fsS -X POST -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{"name":"demo"}' https://example.com/api ``` ## Safe Defaults - Use `-f` to fail on HTTP errors. - Use `-sS` to reduce noise while preserving errors. - Use `-L` when redirects are expected. ## Common Pitfalls - Unquoted URLs with `?` or `&` can be mangled by the shell. - Secrets can leak via verbose output or command history. - Implicit content negotiation can cause confusing response formats. ## Output Interpretation - Exit code `22` with `-f` indicates HTTP status >= 400. - `-I` returns headers only for quick health checks. - `-w` can emit status/metrics for script decisions. ## Why It Matters For Agents - curl remains the most portable HTTP primitive across platforms. - Precise flag control enables reliable debugging and automation. ## Repo Conventions - Avoid adding network calls beyond stated task scope. - Keep examples token-safe and never embed cred