This task can be performed using Xurl
OAuth2-ready curl for X API, streamlined and developer-friendly.
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Xurl
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Xurl is a curl-like CLI for the X (formerly Twitter) API that simplifies OAuth 2.0 PKCE and OAuth 1.0a authentication. It lets developers manage multiple X API integrations, store tokens in YAML, and send customized HTTP requests from scripts or the terminal.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Handles OAuth 2.0 PKCE flow automatically so you don't need to manually manage authorization codes, code verifiers, or token exchanges when connecting to X API from terminal
- Stores your access tokens and refresh tokens in local YAML files, eliminating the need to copy-paste credentials or set environment variables every time you make API calls
- Lets you configure multiple X API app credentials and switch between them easily, perfect when working with different projects or client accounts
- Works just like curl but with built-in X API authentication, so you can focus on crafting requests instead of wrestling with OAuth implementation details
- Refreshes expired tokens behind the scenes and maintains your authenticated sessions, keeping your command line workflows running smoothly without manual intervention
