xh
Agent-readyData & DBDataHTTP requests, curl alternative, and api testing from the terminal.
HTTP requests, curl alternative, and api testing from the terminal. Built by ducaale.
Task fit
http requests, curl alternative, and api testing from the terminal.
Lane
Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.
Operator brief
Use xh for http requests, curl alternative, and api testing from the terminal.
Run `xh https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.js` and see what comes back.
Repository family
ducaale
First trust check
xh responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
Safe database loop
Install command
$ brew install xhOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ xh --versionxh responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ xh https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.jsFirst steps
- 01Install xh.
- 02Run `xh --version` first.
- 03Start with `xh https://api.github.com/repos/vercel/next.js`.
- 04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
http requests, curl alternative, and api testing from the terminal.
Use this when
You need data processing in both local dev and CI.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- xh fits data & db well, especially for http requests, curl alternative, and api testing from the terminal.
- 1,227 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Needs network access.
- Output is mostly plain text.
Repository context
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