cURL to Java
Convert terminal commands to production code.
cURL to Java Converter – Convert cURL Commands to Java Code Instantly
Turn any cURL command into clean, ready-to-run Java code
Perfect for developers working with Spring Boot, HttpClient, WebClient, OkHttp, Retrofit, Java 11+ HttpClient, or any REST client in Java.
How It Works
This tool is designed to be the fastest way to translate your terminal commands into production-ready Java code. It runs entirely in your browser, ensuring speed and privacy.
- Input Parsing: When you paste your command, our engine uses a custom parser to break down the cURL string. It identifies the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT), extracts headers (like Authorization or Content-Type), and isolates the JSON payload.
- Client Selection: You choose your target Java framework. Whether you need a modern curl to spring boot client conversion (using
RestClientorWebClient) or a standalone curl command to java requestbuilder (using Java 11+ HttpClient), the tool adapts the syntax accordingly. - Code Generation: The tool maps the extracted cURL components to the specific class structures and builder patterns of your chosen library, applying correct escaping for JSON strings and handling Basic Authentication automatically.
- Instant Export: The result is a clean, formatted Java snippet ready to be copied directly into your IDE.
Why Use Our cURL to Java Converter?
Manually converting cURL commands into Java code is annoying and error-prone.
This tool takes your raw cURL request and instantly generates Java code in the format you want — no setup, no plugins, no IDE extensions.
Supports multiple Java clients:
- Java HttpClient (Java 11+)
- OkHttp
- Spring WebClient
- RestTemplate
- Apache HttpClient
- Retrofit (experimental)
Supports all cURL features:
- Headers
- Query params
- JSON body
- Form-data
- Multipart requests
- Auth tokens
- Cookies
- File upload
- Custom methods (PUT, PATCH, DELETE)
Who is this for?
- Spring Boot developers
- Java microservices teams
- API testers
- Backend engineers
- Students learning Java HTTP clients
⚡ Features
✔ Parse any cURL command
Handles even complex multi-line cURL.
✔ Generate multiple Java styles
Choose Java HttpClient, WebClient, OkHttp, etc.
✔ Beautified + formatted code
Automatic indentation and escaping.
✔ Safe – everything stays in your browser
Multiple Java Clients Supported: The tool includes logic to generate code for four distinct Java HTTP clients:
- Spring WebClient (Reactive/Async)
- Spring RestClient (The modern Sync client in Spring Boot 3.2+)
- Java 11 HttpClient (Native to the JDK)
- OkHttp (Popular third-party library)
Parser Logic (Regex-based): The JavaScript function parseCurl(cmd) uses Regular Expressions to break down a raw cURL command. It extracts:
- HTTP Method: (
-X POST, etc.) - Headers: (
-H "Content-Type:...") - Body/Data: (
-d '{"json": "data"}') - Authentication: (
-u user:passmaps to Basic Auth headers)
Modern UI/UX:
- Responsive Grid: Adapts to mobile or desktop views.
- CSS Variables: Uses
:rootfor easy theming (currently set to a clean “Apple-style” light theme). - Interactive Elements: Includes a “Copy to Clipboard” button with a toast notification and a “Clear” button.
No server-side logging.
Input cURL:
curl -X POST https://api.example.com/v1/login \ -H “Content-Type: application/json” \ -d ‘{“email”: “user@test.com”, “password”: “123456”}’Output (Java HttpClient):
HttpRequest request = HttpRequest.newBuilder()
.uri(URI.create("https://api.example.com/v1/login"))
.header("Content-Type", "application/json")
.POST(HttpRequest.BodyPublishers.ofString("{\"email\":\"user@test.com\",\"password\":\"123456\"}"))
.build();
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a cURL to Java converter?
It converts a command-line cURL request into Java code so you can call the same API in your Java application.
2. Is this tool free?
Yes. 100% free.
3. Does it support file uploads or multipart?
Yes. It parses file upload cURLs and generates proper Java multipart code.
4. Will it support Kotlin?
Kotlin + Ktor output is planned.
5. How accurate is the conversion?
The parser handles headers, JSON, query params, multi-line, and complex flags.
6. Is my API key or sensitive data safe when I paste it here?
Yes. This tool operates 100% on the client side (in your browser). No data is ever sent to a backend server. Your API keys, tokens, and payloads remain on your machine and are processed locally via JavaScript.
7. Which Spring client should I choose?
It depends on your project’s architecture:
- Choose Spring RestClient if you are using Spring Boot 3.2+ and prefer a modern, synchronous syntax.
- Choose Spring WebClient if you are building a high-performance, non-blocking application (Reactive stack) or need to handle asynchronous streams.
