Curl is a command-line tool for transferring data using various protocols, it is commonly used to download files from the internet. You can install curl on Alpine Linux using the package manager apk.
- To install curl, you need to run the following command:
apk add curl
- To verify the installation, check the version of curl installed by running the command:
curl --version
- Now you can use curl to download files, sending HTTP requests, and perform other data transfer tasks. For example, to download a file from a remote server:
curl -O http://example.com/file.txt
- To see all the available options and usage of curl, you can run the command:
curl --help
- To update curl to the latest version, you can use the command:
apk update curl
It is important to note that Alpine Linux uses a minimal package manager called apk, it is different from other package managers like apt, dnf, or pacman. The commands to install, update and remove packages may vary. Additionally, the package name may vary depending on the Linux distribution you are using, so be sure to check the package name before installing it.