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

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 appear, which is 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

The Dancing Parrot

Use the command below to see a dancing parrot:

curl parrot.live

Weather

Use the command below to see the weather forecasts:

curl wttr.in

IP & Geolocation

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

curl ipinfo.io

Get Rick-Rolled

Use the command below to get rick-rolled:

curl ascii.live/rick

All Commands

Here is 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