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Hurl

Run and test HTTP requests from plain text files

Hurl is an open-source CLI that runs HTTP requests defined in text files and asserts on responses for API testing.

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Questions

Is Hurl free?

Hurl is free.

Is Hurl open source?

Yes, Hurl is open source.

What platforms does Hurl run on?

Hurl is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Hurl?

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