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TIL: You can make HTTP requests without curl using Bash /dev/TCP
Minimal container images often ship without curl, wget, or any HTTP client at all. Bash can open a TCP socket through /dev/tcp, which is enough to write a tiny HTTP/1.1 request by hand for quick checks.
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Software EngineeringTools & Productivity2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | TIL: You can make HTTP requests without curl using Bash /dev/TCP by mrshu | 548 | 238 |
