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5 Fun & Handy Curl Command-Line Tricks You Should Try

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Want to impress your classmates or coworkers with some hidden Windows magic? Here’s a quick and fun way to use your terminal like a pro — and it starts with just a simple keyboard shortcut.

1. Open the run prompt

Press Windows + R on your keyboard. This opens the Run dialog box.

2. Launch the Command Prompt

Type cmd into the field and hit Enter. You’ll see a black terminal window pop up — that’s your Command Prompt.

3. Type These Fun curl Commands

Now, type the following commands one by one and hit Enter

The Running Man

Use the command below to see a running man:

curl ascii.live/forrest
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The Dancing Parrot

Use the command below to see a dancing parrot:

curl parrot.live
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Weather

Use the command below to see the weather forecasts:

curl wttr.in
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IP & Geolocation

Use the command below to see your IP info and geolocation:

curl ipinfo.io
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Get Rick-Rolled

Use the command below to get rick-rolled:

curl ascii.live/rick
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All Commands

Here are the list of all commands in case you want to keep them.

curl ascii.live/forrest
curl parrot.live
curl wttr.in
curl ipinfo.io
curl ascii.live/rick