What Are the Most Useful curl Flags You Use Regularly? or Can Someone Explain These Essential curl Fl

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"Which curl Flags Do You Find Indispensable for API Testing?"

Hey folks! I’ve been using curl a ton lately for API stuff, but I feel like I’m missing out on some killer curl flags.

For me, `-v` (verbose) is a lifesaver—seeing headers and full requests helps debug like crazy. And `-H` for adding headers? Non-negotiable.

But I’m curious—what other curl flags do y’all swear by?

Like, `-sS` to silence output but still show errors? Or `-o` to dump responses to a file? Maybe some lesser-known ones like `--compressed` for gzip stuff?

Also, how do you combine multiple curl flags without it turning into a mess? My commands sometimes look like alphabet soup lol.

Spill your secrets! 🚀

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