> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.datafetcher.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Import request from cURL command Save time by importing cURL commands directly into Data Fetcher. This feature allows you to instantly set up requests without manually configuring headers, parameters, or authentication details. ## What is cURL? cURL (Client URL) is an industry-standard command-line tool for transferring data and making API requests. You'll commonly encounter cURL commands: * Throughout API documentation * In code samples shared by developers * When [inspecting network requests in your browser's developer tools](https://www.scrapingbee.com/tutorials/how-to-extract-curl-requests-from-chrome/) For example, you might want to import the following cURL command from [Stripe's API documentation](https://stripe.com/docs/api/customers/list): ```bash theme={null} curl -G https://api.stripe.com/v1/customers \ -u 2430578aslkdfjh43254332: \ -d limit=3 ``` ## How to import cURL commands into Data Fetcher ### Method 1: Direct paste into URL field 1. [Create a new custom request](/custom-requests/create-a-custom-request) or open an existing one 2. Find the **URL** input field at the top of the request screen 3. Paste your entire cURL command into this field 4. Data Fetcher will instantly parse the command and populate all relevant fields (headers, parameters, authentication)