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Display request headers from a cURL request
$ curl -v ${url}
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The command "curl -v ${url}" is used to send an HTTP request to a specified URL and display verbose output. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "curl" stands for "Client URL," and it is a command-line tool used to transfer data to or from a server, using various protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.

  • "-v" is a flag that stands for "verbose." When this flag is used, curl displays detailed information about the request and response, making it more helpful for troubleshooting or debugging.

  • "${url}" is a placeholder for the URL of the server you want to make the request to. You need to replace "${url}" with the actual URL you want to access.

Combining all these elements, the command "curl -v ${url}" will initiate an HTTP request to the specified URL and provide verbose output, which includes information like the protocol used, headers sent and received, response status, and more.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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