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hurl for Mac

Run and Test HTTP Requests with plain text and curl

Quick answer: hurl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install hurl. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 228 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What hurl is

hurl is a command-line tool for macOS: run and Test HTTP Requests with plain text and curl.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install hurl

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install hurl.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install hurl on Mac?

Run brew install hurl in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is hurl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does hurl run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is hurl?

It was installed 228 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2334 in this catalogue.

What version of hurl is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.0.1.