I've been struggling with how to share curl commands effectively in my team. When someone drops a curl command in Slack, it often looks like a wall of text and sometimes includes session cookies from devtools. To tackle this, I created a tool where you can paste a curl command, and it generates a clean page that breaks down the request, making it easier to share as a link. This tool also masks credentials automatically so that you don't accidentally expose auth headers. You can check it out at curlm8.com. I'm curious how others handle this situation and if you think this tool could be beneficial.
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One thing to keep in mind is that integration with multiple tools can be more beneficial than just having a formatted curl command. A system that connects with various tools offers insights that wouldn't come from a single source. So if curlm8 could integrate with other platforms, it might add more value.
When someone posts a curl in Slack, it’s usually to let others see the exact request made from their machine, which is really handy. If you want a formatted breakdown, tools like Postman or Insomnia can handle that, and they support pasting curl commands directly. However, I think masking parts of the command could undermine its usefulness since you're not seeing the full request as intended.
Are you suggesting that instead of directly sharing a curl command in Slack, we share it through this third-party site? I find it a bit concerning to use an untrusted tool for something that may include sensitive info. I get that you want to avoid leaking auth, but if I trust my teammates, sharing the raw curl directly feels safer.
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