# `smallforce calls tools import-curl`

Turn a curl command into a draft tool (nothing is saved)

This page is generated from the same Commander definition shipped in SmallForce CLI 0.1.13. Run `smallforce calls tools import-curl --help` locally to view the same reference for your installed version.

## Complete command help

```text
Usage: smallforce calls tools import-curl [options]

Turn a curl command into a draft tool (nothing is saved)

Options:
  --api-key <key>        SmallForce API key, or set SMALLFORCE_API_KEY
  --backend-url <url>    SmallForce backend URL, or set SMALLFORCE_BACKEND_URL
  --json                 Print stable machine-readable JSON
  --text                 Print human-readable text
  --format <format>      Output format: text or json
  --command <curl>       The curl command
  --command-file <path>  Read the curl command from a file, or - for stdin
  -h, --help             display help for command
```

## Related reference

- [`smallforce calls tools`](/docs/cli/commands/calls/tools): Parent command and related operations.
- [CLI installation and authentication](/docs/cli/getting-started): Install the CLI and configure an API key.
- [CLI JSON output](/docs/cli/json-output): Use stable machine-readable output in scripts and agents.