How to use curl – Any tips for beginners or common use cases? Alternatively, if you prefer a more direct app

How to use curl effectively? Start simple!

- Save output to a file: `curl [url] > output.txt`
- Follow redirects: `curl -L [url]` (super useful for shortened links)
- Time your request: `curl -w "%{time_total}" -o /dev/null [url]`

For APIs, `-H` adds headers, and `--data-urlencode` handles URL-encoded params.

Oh, and `curl --help` is your friend—way easier than memorizing everything.