Getting Started with Curlex
Curlex is a fast, local-first API client for macOS and Windows. No account, no cloud sync, no telemetry — just a powerful desktop tool that works offline from the moment you install it.
Installation
macOS
- Download the
.dmg installer from the Download page
- Open the
.dmg and drag Curlex to your Applications folder
- On first launch, macOS may show a security prompt — open System Preferences → Security & Privacy and click Open Anyway
Windows
- Download the
.exe or .msi installer from the Download page
- Run the installer and follow the prompts
- Curlex will appear in your Start menu after installation
System Requirements
| Platform | Minimum |
|---|
| macOS | 12 Monterey or later |
| Windows | Windows 10 or later |
Your First Request
- Launch Curlex — a default workspace opens automatically
- Click New Request (or press
Cmd/Ctrl + T)
- Select
GET and enter a URL, e.g. https://httpbin.org/get
- Click Send
- The response appears in the panel below — status, headers, body, and timing
Key Concepts
| Concept | Description |
|---|
| Workspaces | Independent project containers — each has its own collections and environments |
| Collections | Groups of related requests, optionally nested in folders |
| Environments | Variable sets you can switch between (dev, staging, prod) |
| Variables | Use {{variable_name}} anywhere in URLs, headers, or body |
Next Steps