How to Use Basic UNIX Commands for cURL

The cURL system program can be used to get files or documents, as long as they are supported by certain protocols. The cURL command is designed to function even without user interaction. To use basic UNIX commands for cURL, follow the steps listed below.

Step1 Decide on the action you want to perform. This will dictate the commands you are going to need.

Step2 Look up the command to use for the chosen action. You can find several complete lists of commands online, in tutorials and on the official cURL Web site (see Resources below).

Step3 Become familiar with the most common commands. The most frequently used commands are for copying files, changing the working directory, altering file protection, clearing the terminal screen, deleting specific files and directories and copying the files from the first filename to the second one.

Step4 Learn more about the other commands, which can come in handy. These include standard input (stdin), standard output (stdout) and standard error (stderr0.

Step5 Ask for help regarding the other UNIX commands. Visit online forums to get help with UNIX command functions.