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curl is an open-source command-line tool and library for transferring data with URLs using various protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. It's widely used for API testing and data transfer in scripts.

curl.se1998FreeOpen Source
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Year Launched1998
PricingFree
Open SourceYes

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KEY FEATURES

Multiple protocol support

Command-line tool

Library for programming

Cookie handling

SSL/TLS support

Scripting capabilities

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