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# Copy-Paste curl Commands

> HTTP steps can easily be created by copying cURL commands and pasting them on the edit screen.

# Copy-Paste cURL Commands

The *Copy-Paste cURL Command* feature allows you to effortlessly create and send `HTTP` requests by using keyboard shortcuts to copy (`Cmd` + `C` on macOS or `Ctrl + C` on Windows) and paste (`Cmd + V` on macOS or `Ctrl + V` on Windows) `cURL` commands directly into the Workflow Editor. This streamlines workflow setup, making it faster, more intuitive, and more efficient.

* If a valid `cURL` command is pasted in a Workflow step, it will be parsed into a [Send HTTP action](/docs/workflows/building-workflows/actions/basic-actions/http-actions/http-actions#send-http-request) with the [supported parameters](#supported-parameters).

* The [Send HTTP action](/docs/workflows/building-workflows/actions/basic-actions/http-actions/http-actions) created by copying and pasting the `cURL` command in a Workflow Step, will be added last to the list of actions that the Workflow steps may already have.

## Supported Parameters

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  * When a `cURL` command is pasted into the Workflow Editor, only [supported parameters](#supported-parameters) are processed. Unsupported parameters are ignored and skipped.

  * If any part of the `cURL` command is invalid, an error or a warning message will pop up in the bottom-right corner of the Workflow Editor and inform you of the issue.
</Info>

**Blink supports the following parameters:**

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  | Parameter            | Aliases                            | Description                                                                                                                                                     |
  | -------------------- | ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Request              | `[-X, --request ] <command>`       | Specifies the HTTP method (e.g., `GET`, `POST`, `PUT`, `DELETE`) to use.                                                                                        |
  | Data                 | `[-d, --data ] <data>`             | Sends the specified data in request to the HTTP server.                                                                                                         |
  | Header               | `[-H, --header ] <header>`         | Adds a custom header to the request.                                                                                                                            |
  | Cookie               | `[-b, --cookie ] <header>`         | Sends the specified data as a cookie in the request.                                                                                                            |
  | Insecure             | `['-k', '--insecure']`             | Disables SSL certificate validation.                                                                                                                            |
  | Basic Authentication | `['-u', '--user'] <user:password>` | Encodes credentials in Base64 and adds them to the request header.                                                                                              |
  | User Agent           | `['-A', '--user-agent']`           | A string sent by your browser or app that tells servers and networks which application, operating system, version, and vendor you’re using to make the request. |
  | GET flag             | `['-G', '--get']`                  | Forces the request type to `GET`.                                                                                                                               |
  | Head flag            | `['-I', '--head']`                 | Forces the request type to `HEAD`.                                                                                                                              |
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<Info>
  The `GET flag` (`-G` or `--get`) forces the `HTTP` request type to `GET`, but it can be overridden by the `-X` or `--request` flag. The `X` flag explicitly sets the request method (e.g., POST, PUT, DELETE), and if both flags are used, `-X` takes precedence. Use these options carefully to ensure your intended `HTTP` request type is correctly configured.
</Info>

## How to use the Copy-Paste cURL Commands in the Workflow Editor

1. **Start by copying a cURL command**

   **For example**:

```bash theme={"dark"}
  curl -X POST \
     -d '{"name": "John Doe", "email": "john.doe@example.com"}' \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
     -b "session_id=abcd1234; theme=dark" \
     -k \
     -u "username:password" \
     -A "MyApp/1.0 (Linux; x86_64)" \
     -G \
     "https://api.example.com/users/profile" 

```

2. **Open the Workflow Editor:** Navigate to the [Workflow Editor](/docs/workflows/building-workflows/workflow-editor) where you want to add the `cURL` command.

3. **Paste the command:** Use the keyboard shortcut `Cmd + V` (or `Ctrl + V` on Windows) to paste the `cURL` command directly into the Workflow Editor. It will automatically parse into a structured `HTTP` Action.

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