Provides a structured HTTP client for AI assistants and Model Context Protocol (MCP)-aware development tools.
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Curl is an essential open-source HTTP/cURL tool built for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically designed to empower AI assistants and developers with robust web interaction capabilities. It offers a single, powerful tool, `curl_request`, which enables making comprehensive HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, etc.) and receiving highly structured JSON responses. These responses include vital information like HTTP status codes, headers, raw body content, timing metrics, and error handling details, facilitating seamless integration of web-based data and services into intelligent agent workflows.
Key Features
01MCP stdio server for local execution with any compatible client
02Full HTTP method support (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS)
03Integration-test friendly with self-describing JSON test scenarios
04Structured JSON responses with status, headers, body, and timing
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06Robust timeout and network error handling
Use Cases
01Enabling AI assistants to perform web requests and fetch data
02Developing and testing custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) agents
03Integrating structured HTTP client functionality into MCP-compatible development tools like Continue.dev or Cursor
