Question 1

Should I use xh or HTTPie for API testing?

Accepted Answer

xh is faster and has modern HTTP support, but HTTPie has more features and a plugin system. Choose xh for speed and simplicity, or HTTPie if you need extensibility and maturity.

Question 2

How do I send a POST request with JSON data using xh?

Accepted Answer

Use the syntax 'xh post url key=value' for strings or 'key:=value' for other JSON types. For example, 'xh post httpbin.org/post name=ahmed age:=24' sends a JSON object with those fields.

Question 3

Does xh support HTTP/3?

Accepted Answer

Yes, xh supports HTTP/3, as mentioned in the key features, along with HTTP/2 for modern and efficient connections.

Question 4

How do I install xh on Windows?

Accepted Answer

You can install xh on Windows via PowerShell with the install script, or using package managers like Scoop, Chocolatey, or Winget, as listed in the README.

Question 5

Can xh handle file uploads in multipart requests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the '@' syntax for files, e.g., 'picture@hello.jpg', and the --multipart flag to force multipart/form-data requests, as described in the request items section.

Question 6

What are the main differences between xh and cURL?

Accepted Answer

xh focuses on user-friendly syntax and readable output, while cURL is more low-level and versatile. xh also offers faster performance and built-in formatting, but cURL has broader ecosystem support.

Question 7

Is xh compatible with HTTPie commands?

Accepted Answer

Largely yes, as it uses HTTPie's syntax, but not all features are implemented. Enable strict compatibility mode by renaming the binary to 'http' or setting the XH_HTTPIE_COMPAT_MODE environment variable.

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