cURL to Go HTTP Client Code Converter

Convert cURL commands into idiomatic Golang net/http client requests with context and error handling.

cURL to Go HTTP Client Code Converter

Convert cURL commands into idiomatic Golang net/http client requests with context and error handling.

Input cURL Command:

Generated Go Client Code:

package main

import (
	"context"
	"fmt"
	"io"
	"net/http"
	"strings"
	"time"
)

func main() {
	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 10*time.Second)
	defer cancel()

	payload := strings.NewReader(`{"itemId": 42, "quantity": 2}`)
	req, err := http.NewRequestWithContext(ctx, "POST", "https://api.example.com/v1/orders", payload)
	if err != nil {
		panic(err)
	}

	req.Header.Add("Content-Type", "application/json")
	req.Header.Add("Authorization", "Bearer secret_key_123")

	client := &http.Client{}
	resp, err := client.Do(req)
	if err != nil {
		panic(err)
	}
	defer resp.Body.Close()

	body, err := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
	if err != nil {
		panic(err)
	}

	fmt.Println(string(body))
}

About This Tool

The cURL to Go HTTP Converter translates command-line `curl` requests into native Go `net/http` code, handling request creation, header injection, request body readers (`bytes.NewBuffer`), and response reading with `io.ReadAll`.

Key Features

Generates clean, idiomatic Go `http.NewRequestWithContext` code

Handles string payload readers (`strings.NewReader` or `bytes.NewBuffer`)

Injects request headers and Authorization tokens

Includes deferred `resp.Body.Close()` and response error handling

How to Use

1Paste your cURL command into the input box.
2Instantly view the converted Go application code.
3Copy and paste into your Go backend handler or client package.

Why Use ToolSnippet cURL to Go HTTP Client Code Converter?

Speed up Go microservice development when consuming third-party REST APIs.

Ensure proper Go memory management with deferred body closing.

Tips for Best Results

Always defer `resp.Body.Close()` immediately after checking `err == nil` to avoid socket leaks in Go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the generated Go code use http.NewRequestWithContext?

Using `http.NewRequestWithContext` allows you to set request timeouts and propagate cancellation signals in Go HTTP servers.

How are request headers set in Go http.Request?

Headers are added using `req.Header.Add("Header-Name", "value")` or `req.Header.Set()`.

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